metalenz

Metalenz is a fabless semiconductor optics company based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2016 by Rob Devlin and Federico Capasso, the company specializes in metasurface technology, which aims to transform optical sensing and enhance the capabilities of various devices. Metalenz has developed the first commercial optical metasurfaces, allowing for the integration of multiple optical functions into a single, flat component, significantly reducing size and complexity. The company's core product, the metalens, combines up to five optical functions in one surface, making it ideal for applications in consumer electronics, smart home devices, industrial robotics, and automotive systems. Metalenz's offerings include PolarEyes™ Sensing, Gemini™ Illuminators, and the Polar ID face unlock solution, which utilizes its advanced optics in collaboration with major partners like Samsung and Qualcomm. With over 140 million metasurface optics deployed, Metalenz is at the forefront of next-generation optical sensing, driving innovation across various industries.