Amazon invests in Lumotive's programmable optics revolution

Amazon backs Lumotive to boost programmable optics tech for autonomous vehicles, data centers, and beyond.
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Amazon invests in Lumotive's programmable optics revolution
Amazon’s Strategic Investment in Programmable Optics Startup Lumotive In a major show of confidence in next-gen photonics technology, Amazon has invested in programmable optics startup Lumotive through its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. This move follows the company’s reopened Series B round, which now totals $59 million—up from $45 million earlier this year. With backing from Amazon and Oman’s ITHCA Group, Lumotive continues to attract global attention for its pioneering Light Control Metasurface chips. These chips electronically manipulate light, offering transformative possibilities across autonomous vehicles, data centers, and industrial automation. If you’re wondering why big names like Amazon are betting on programmable optics startups like Lumotive, the answer lies in the technology’s unique blend of precision, scalability, and real-world applications. Image Credits:karelnoppe / Getty Images How Lumotive’s Programmable Optics Redefine Light Manipulation At the core of Lumotive’…