Leopard Imaging and Lumotive Unveil Sirius Max Platform
The new RGB-depth sensing platform uses laser-steering technology to improve efficiency for robotics and smart systems.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Robotics
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Leopard Imaging and Lumotive have developed the Sirius Max, a new platform that combines RGB and depth perception for advanced robotics applications. By using solid-state beam steering, the system enables highly precise sensing for machines operating in dynamic environments.
Why it matters
The platform aims to reduce system complexity and total cost of ownership by replacing multiple fixed-function sensors with a single programmable unit. This flexibility allows robots to adjust their sensing behavior in real time to match specific tasks and environmental conditions.
The system utilizes an onsemi AF0130 iToF depth sensor alongside a Light Control Metasurface transmitter capable of steering laser light electronically. It achieves data transmission and synchronization via a single GMSL2 coax cable.
The players
Leopard Imaging
This company is a provider of high-definition embedded camera and sensing solutions based in Fremont, CA.
Lumotive
Lumotive is an innovator in solid-state lidar technology that focuses on beam-steering semiconductor chips.
The details
The Sirius Max platform uses a solid-state semiconductor chip to concentrate laser illumination into specific regions of interest instead of flooding an entire scene. On-the-fly HDR functionality allows the system to identify and re-expose saturated pixels within a single frame to handle reflective surfaces.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The Sirius Max platform development was announced.
The Tech Race
The Sirius Max platform advances solid-state lidar beam steering by integrating depth sensing with software-defined optics to improve robotic perception. This development positions the technology as a central building block for physical AI, replacing legacy fixed-function hardware configurations.
Robotic systems integrated with the Sirius Max platform will be better equipped to perceive and navigate complex surroundings, leading to improved operational efficiency. Users and developers can expect reduced hardware overhead, making advanced robotic technology more affordable and easier to maintain.
The takeaway
The move toward programmable optical sensing signals a shift toward more adaptable, AI-driven machine vision. Developers should look for ways to leverage software-defined configurations to optimize the frame rate and field of view for their specific deployment requirements.
Further reading
For more information on similar developments in the field, explore our Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vision Systems Design.
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