Our Mission
Intelligent Vision, Visionary Intelligence
At Light Machines, our mission is to transform the way machines perceive, interact, and evolve by harnessing the power of light. We believe that vision is the foundation of intelligence—both biological and artificial—and that by bridging the gap between the digital and the analog, we can unlock unprecedented capabilities in machine learning, autonomy, and human-machine collaboration.
A Cambrian Explosion
Inspired by nature’s evolutionary leap—the emergence of image-forming eyes that catalyzed the Cambrian explosion—we are committed to developing chip-scale photonic interfaces that empower machines to see in three dimensions, with unparalleled speed and precision. Our breakthrough “photonic ski-jump” technology fuses nanoscale integrated photonics with advanced MEMS actuation, creating a seamless optical link that connects machines to humans, to the world, and to each other.
From Chip to World
We are not merely building products; we are pioneering a new paradigm where the coherent, data-rich language of light underpins the next generation of intelligent systems. Whether it’s through immersive augmented reality experiences, ultra-fast optical interconnects in data centers, or high-resolution LiDAR for autonomous navigation, our vision is to create a world where every interaction is enhanced by the clarity and depth of optical intelligence.