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What products does Iridesense manufacture?

Iridesense brings to the market the world’s first 3D SWIR Multispectral Lidar sensor. While traditional Lidar systems act like black and white sensors, mapping only the distance and geometry of objects, our technology adds a new dimension: color in the infrared spectrum. Specifically, our sensors operate in the SWIR band (1,400-1,700nm) and is measuring the absolute reflectivity in four colour bands in this band. Our compact, robust, and solid-state laser device generates a high-resolution long distance 3D point cloud while simultaneously identifying the materials of the scanned objects thanks to our AI based software. Crucially, our product gives machines a material recognition capabilities alongside spatial awareness.

What makes the products special?

The magic of our technology lies in its ability to see the invisible. Most sensors struggle with changing lighting conditions or identifying what an object is actually made of from a distance. Our multispectral approach solves this by using the unique absorption properties of materials in the SWIR band. For example, moisture, soil, sand, ores, and various minerals have distinct fingerprints in this range. Because our Lidar is an active sensor (it carries its own light source), it works with high precision in total darkness, fog, or blinding sunlight, at ranges of up to 300m. Unlike 2D hyperspectral cameras, we provide native 3D data without the need for complex calibration or additional light. This combination of long-range depth perception and real-time material analysis, detecting moisture levels of biomass and soils, identifying pollutants on a runway or identifying rocks at excavation represents a fundamental shift from simple vision to true environmental understanding.

Where are your products used?

Our products are primarily used where safety and material identification are the main concern. In Mining, our sensors enable automated ore sorting and 3D cartography, allowing operators to distinguish between valuable minerals and waste rock during extraction. In Construction, we provide site suitability analysis and soil classification, such as identifying and sorting polluted soil on-site to optimize disposal costs. For Airports, our Lidar monitors tarmac safety by detecting foreign object debris (FOD) and invisible oil leaks that pose risks to aircraft. Additionally, our technology is used in Biomass management to track moisture content and fuel quality, ensuring more sustainable energy production. It can be embedded in a vehicle or a flying platform and enable autonomous navigation as well as materials identification.