Our patented technology operates at distances 10-100x farther than classical LiDAR. The quantum LiDAR is particularly sensitive to its own signal compared to its classical counterpart, and will be able to make a detection even if only ONE light particle returns from the scene.

The advanced noise-cancelling architecture of our hardware allows the LiDAR device to not only distinguish its own signal at the single photon level, but to also minimize noise, including intentional blinding attacks.

Due to our device’s ability to distinguish its own signal at the single photon level, it can effectively operate below the noise level. Meaning that if there is more stray ambient light hitting the detector than signal, our device can still pick out the signal photons- effectively allowing the device to operate undetected.

LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging is a method of using light to probe the field of view, and determine the distance of each point in the scene. Our  device uses this principle to create a 3D image of what’s in front of it. We have also successfully experimented with non-line-of-sight imaging.

Our underlying patented innovation is a method for encoding light. It was originally inspired by a cryptographic protocol called Quantum Key Distribution, and uses time-binning to put photons in a superposition of two different spots in time. This method analogizes to general optical communications and not only key distribution.

The level of sensitivity our technology sports would enable its use as a spectrometer. This applies to the aquatic medium, as well as airborne terrestrial and outer space settings.