AdaSky

ADASKY is an Israeli company founded in 2016 that develops and manufactures intelligent thermal sensing systems (LWIR) for vehicle safety and perception applications. Their flagship product, called Viper, is an automotive-grade thermal camera that uses far-infrared light to detect heat signatures of objects like pedestrians, animals, and vehicles. This allows it to reliably detect and classify objects in low light, harsh weather, and other conditions where conventional cameras and radar struggle.

ADASKY's thermal sensors have a high resolution of 640x480 pixels and can detect temperature differences as small as 0.05°C. They can identify objects over 230 meters away and have a fast refresh rate of 60 frames per second. The sensors use proprietary image processing algorithms and a shutterless design for uninterrupted operation. In January 2024, ADASKY showcased their technology integrated into Gentex's Full Display Mirror rear vision system at CES.

In 2023, ADASKY raised USD 30 million in a Series B funding round led by Gentex and also signed commercial and manufacturing agreements with them to help scale up production. ADASKY had previously raised USD 20 million from South Korean auto parts maker Sungwoo Hitech in 2018.

In 2021, ADASKY secured an initial supply contract with a North American automaker to use their sensor for situational awareness starting in 2024 models, with plans to later integrate it for automatic emergency braking and Level four autonomy functions. In January 2022, they won a proof-of-concept project with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to evaluate their technology for Level four autonomous commercial vehicles after a startup challenge competition.