VCSEL array emitters on MEMS spatial modulators — a single patented architecture delivering solid-state LiDAR and high-resolution beam-steered display, without a single moving part.
Conventional LiDAR relies on mechanically spinning mirrors — fragile, expensive, and unfit for mass production. Sense Range's architecture eliminates all of that with a monolithic semiconductor stack.
Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers arranged in a dense 2D array provide high-brightness, narrow-linewidth emission. The array architecture enables addressable pixel-level control, unlocking both sensing and display functionality from the same emitter plane.
A MEMS-based spatial modulator sits atop the VCSEL array, providing beam steering without any macro-scale mechanical motion. Electrostatic actuation at the micro scale deflects individual beams with microsecond response times and wafer-level fabrication compatibility.
The same platform that performs time-of-flight depth measurement for LiDAR can simultaneously drive a high-resolution projected display. This duality dramatically changes the economics: one fabrication line, one device, two revenue streams.
The architecture is designed for standard semiconductor fabrication processes. No exotic assembly steps. No post-production calibration of spinning assemblies. The result is a cost trajectory that converges with consumer electronics — not precision mechanical instruments.
Individually addressable laser emitters fire pulsed near-infrared light across a programmable array pattern. Each emitter corresponds to a spatial address in the output field.
The MEMS spatial modulator deflects each beam with electrostatic precision — no spinning, no vibration. The entire field of view is scanned electronically, achieving sub-millisecond frame updates.
Return signals are captured by a co-located detector array. Nanosecond-precision timing generates a dense 3D point cloud with no moving-part failure modes and no warm-up drift.
The same emitter and modulator stack can be reconfigured to project structured, high-resolution imagery — enabling AR/VR near-eye displays and HUD applications from the identical device.
The dual-use nature of the Sense Range architecture creates commercial leverage across multiple high-growth markets simultaneously.
ADAS and full autonomy stacks demand LiDAR that survives automotive qualification, costs like a sensor not a precision instrument, and eliminates spin-bearing failure modes. Solid-state beam steering addresses all three simultaneously.
Industrial manipulators, autonomous mobile robots, and drone navigation require compact, vibration-tolerant depth sensors. The MEMS architecture has no macro-moving parts to be disturbed by motor vibration or shock loading.
Near-eye display for AR glasses demands precise, high-resolution beam steering in a package thin enough for eyewear. The Sense Range platform delivers addressable projection from a semiconductor die — no bulky scan mirrors, no moving assemblies.
Our consultancy is grounded in first-hand invention experience — not theory. We work with technology companies, investors, and leadership teams navigating the deep-tech sensing and photonics landscape.
Strategic guidance on solid-state LiDAR architecture selection, VCSEL and MEMS supplier ecosystems, and build-vs-licence decisions. We help engineering and product teams cut through the noise and make defensible technology choices.
Rigorous technical assessment of proposed sensing or display architectures — covering manufacturability, performance trade-offs, IP freedom-to-operate, and realistic development timelines. Designed to de-risk investment before significant R&D spend begins.
Independent deep-tech evaluation for investors and acquirers assessing LiDAR, MEMS, or photonics companies. We examine technology maturity, IP robustness, team capability, and competitive moat — producing clear findings for investment committees.
Board-level and C-suite advisory for deep-tech companies commercialising sensing, photonics, or semiconductor IP. We advise on go-to-market strategy, licensing programme design, partnership structuring, and investor narrative development — drawing on direct experience taking a novel photonics invention from concept to granted patent to commercial engagement.
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Discuss an EngagementCovers the core architecture of VCSEL array laser emitters mounted on MEMS spatial light modulators for beam-steered solid-state LiDAR and high-resolution display applications.
The patent is available for licensing, co-development, and strategic partnership. Sense Range is actively engaging with Tier 1 automotive suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, and AR/VR hardware developers.
We are structured for licensing negotiations across both Swedish and UK jurisdictions, with clean IP ownership and no encumbrances.
Sense Range is a deep technology IP company built around a single core insight: the mechanical limitations of first-generation LiDAR are an architecture problem, not an engineering optimisation problem. We solved it at the device level.
The company holds a granted Swedish patent covering the foundational architecture of VCSEL-on-MEMS beam steering — a genuine platform technology with application across autonomous vehicles, industrial robotics, and AR/VR display.
We operate across two jurisdictions, combining the Swedish innovation ecosystem with UK commercial and financial infrastructure. Our structure is optimised for IP licensing, strategic partnerships, and investor engagement.
Whether you're exploring licensing, co-development, investment, or research collaboration — we want to hear from you. Sense Range operates at the intersection of photonics, MEMS, and semiconductor manufacturing. If your work touches any of these areas, there may be a compelling reason to talk.