Living Optics Showcases Next-Generation Software Capabilities for Hyperspectral Imaging at SPIE Photonics West 2025

San Francisco, CA – January 28, 2025 – Living Optics Limited, a leader in hyperspectral imaging technology, is proud to unveil its latest advancements in software capabilities at SPIE Photonics West 2025. The company’s newly enhanced platform delivers unparalleled performance, making hyperspectral imaging more accessible, faster, and intuitive than ever before.

Revolutionizing Data Acquisition and Analysis

Living Optics’ VIS-NIR hyperspectral imaging camera captures data at video frame rates, now features an advanced software suite designed to streamline data acquisition and analysis in real-time. The upgraded platform enables:

• Real-Time Processing – Instant visualization of hyperspectral data for faster decision-making in lab and on the field.
• AI-Driven Insights – Integrated machine learning algorithms for automated material classification and anomaly detection.
• Seamless Integration – Compatibility with industry-standard APIs and third-party software, facilitating plug-and-play deployment.
• User-Friendly Interface – Simplified workflows to meet diverse application needs.

Empowering Industries with Smarter Imaging

“Our mission has always been to democratize hyperspectral imaging technology,” said Robin Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Living Optics. “With these new software advancements, we’re not just improving speed and accuracy—we’re enabling researchers, engineers, and developers to push boundaries in fields like food, healthcare, agriculture, security and industrial inspection.”

Learning from Real-World Applications

Reflecting on last years’ experience, Steve Chappell, CTO and Co-Founder at Living Optics, shared: “Over the past year, we’ve seen our hyperspectral imaging cameras deployed across a wide range of applications in the USA, Europe, and Asia. From precision agriculture and food quality inspection to security and advanced automated materials sorting, our customers have demonstrated the versatility and potential of this technology. Their feedback has been invaluable in refining our software and ensuring we continue to address real-world challenges effectively.”

The new software capabilities also include cloud-enabled features for remote data access, supporting collaborative research and real-time monitoring in distributed environments.

About Living Optics: Living Optics is on a mission to make hyperspectral imaging widely accessible. Our pioneering technology captures data inaccessible to the human eye and conventional cameras and delivers information in an affordable and portable solution for a diverse range of industrial and consumer applications. The company, headquartered in the U.K., maintains presence in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. In September 2022, the company raised $25 million for its Series A funding round.