Impossible Vision
For the past two centuries, the machines we’ve built have propelled us forward—yet they’ve done so without sight, blind to the world they interact with, relying on error-prone human operators. We expect these machines to significantly outperform their human counterparts: drive without accidents, guard without fail, and operate without missing a beat.
But we can’t achieve this by giving them vision that’s merely as good as ours. It all starts with super vision—the ability to see beyond human eyes. That’s why we’ve developed the world’s first color 3D hyper-fast sensor, enabling machines to perceive the world in unprecedented detail and speed.
At Makalu Optics, we’re giving machines their missing eyes—empowering them with extraordinary sight that transforms the impossible into reality. By providing them with impossible vision, we enable machines to not only match but surpass human perception, redefining what’s achievable.
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Technology
Leading the Innovation
At Makalu Optics, we are redefining the possibilities of lidar technology by delivering solutions that surpass traditional limitations. Our next-generation platform is built on a foundation of modular design, scalability, and unmatched performance, addressing critical needs across a variety of industries, from Homeland Security to Industrial and Automotive applications.
Our breakthrough platform separates the optical base from the optical heads, allowing us to tailor each system to meet specific market needs. This modular approach provides:
Range
Our lidar technology can detect objects from up to 3000 meters away with remarkable accuracy, making it ideal for applications like drone defense and infrastructure monitoring.
Perception
Proprietary algorithms that process the 3D point cloud into application specific object detection and tracking
Color
The first to operate in true color without external sensor fusion. Color lidars avoid optical parallax while providing critical information such as traffic sign/light and road marks.
Framerate
Our lidars operate at speeds of up to 100 frames per second - refreshing the world's view 10x faster than the human eye.
Flexibility
A range of interchangeable optical heads that adapt to different use cases, from long-range train obstacle detection to automated emergency braking saving pedestrian lives.
Price
Despite offering best-in-industry capability, our lidar system offers not just better price-performance. We offer the best price for full surround lidar coverage around the car.
Resolution
Our lidar systems generate ultra-high-resolution 3D data, reaching resolutions of up to 40,000 Points/deg2 (40x better than 4K cameras).
Scalability
Seamless integration of multiple optical heads, meshed lidar sensors - enabling applications such as real-time 3D digital twins and exo-vision for large facilities.
Integration
Separating the optical heads from lidar platform allows for ease of integration around the car, including operation behind the windshield and embedding into various locations (lamp/grill)
About Us
Innovating Vision
Makalu Optics, founded in 2020, is a disruptive leader in vision technology, specializing in advanced lidar platforms for 3D perception. Our mission is to tackle life-saving, seemingly impossible vision challenges with innovative systems.
Our solutions are deployed across homeland security, large infrastructure safety and automation, as well as enhancing driver safety and enabling autonomous capabilities in vehicles.
With decades of proven success, our leadership team excels in building complex optical and lidar systems across diverse industries. We have a track record of scaling disruptive innovations in hardware, software, and optics.
By combining deep technology expertise with scalable business leadership and precise execution, Makalu Optics is poised to revolutionize the vision market and its associated solutions.
Sagie Tsadka
Founder & CEO
Shai Agassi
Executive Chairman
Niv Narkiss
COO