Imagine a thermal camera that can see heat as clearly and quickly as a high-speed movie camera, but without needing expensive cooling systems. It's like upgrading from a blurry polaroid to a sharp digital photo for heat detection. This technology also lets cameras 'filter' specific heat signatures to spot gas leaks or precise temperatures.
Current uncooled thermal sensors are too slow (10 msec time constants) and lack the spectral precision needed for gas imaging and absolute thermography, forcing companies to use expensive, bulky cooled sensors.
Two new classes of micro-bolometer sensors: one for high-speed imaging (up to 500 fps) and one for multi-spectral imaging (7-12 µm range), including the associated read-out circuits and edge processing electronics.
If you are an autonomous vehicle manufacturer dealing with detecting pedestrians and vulnerable road users in low visibility — this project developed fast thermal sensors with time constants of 2.5 to 5 msec that improve reaction times and safety.
If you are an industrial auditor dealing with invisible methane or CO2 leaks — this project developed multi-spectral micro-bolometers with access to 2 different wavelengths in the 7 to 12 µm range to pinpoint gas emissions.
If you are a factory engineer dealing with energy waste in high-speed production lines — this project developed high-frame-rate thermal imaging (up to 500 frames per second) that identifies heat loss in real-time to save materials and energy.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not listed, but the technology is designed to be an 'affordable solution' compared to expensive cooled infrared sensors.
The project involves 10 industry partners and 4 SMEs, indicating a strong push toward industrialization, with Alpha prototypes already delivered to end-users.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project is coordinated by LYNRED and involves a consortium of 16 partners across 5 countries.
The project focuses on low-power edge image signal processing electronics and read-out integrated circuits to ensure the sensors can be integrated into compact, light devices.
The project runs from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2026, with Alpha prototypes having been delivered by October 2023.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 62% industry ratio, comprising 10 industrial partners and 4 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 2 universities and 4 research organizations across 5 countries, suggests the project is focused on commercial viability rather than pure theory.
Contact LYNRED in France for technical specifications on Alpha prototypes.
Contact SciTransfer to connect with the BRIGHTER consortium for early adoption of high-speed thermal sensors.
