2025’s Achievements Fuel 2026’s Ambitions
2025 delivered transformative progress for VoxelSensors. We celebrate the milestones reached while sharing our vision for the innovations ahead.
- SPAES™ first commercial sensor
After intensive design and validation, we are excited to share that the Lyra sensors, our first commercial SPAES™ sensor, have gone to tape-out. This novel BSI stacked multi-modal sensor combines active 3D sensing with high-framerate 2D imaging. While we target general availability of the sensor in Q1 2027, reach out for early access. Stay tuned!
- Collaboration with Qualcomm
In August 2025, we announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to jointly optimize our SPAES™ sensing technology with Snapdragon® XR Platforms. On our path toward elegant AR glasses with human-like understanding of users and their context, we are now collaborating with Qualcomm to integrate SPAES™ sensing technology with the Snapdragon® AR2 Gen 1 Platform, enabling next-generation spatial sensing for XR.
Meet us and experience SPAES™ and Snapdragon® AR2 Gen 1 demo at CES 2026 at The Palazzo, Las Vegas — meetings by appointment only via [email protected].
- BruBotics
On 27 November 2025, BruBotics marked its 10-year anniversary with a vibrant celebration of robotics, physical AI, and humanity-centered innovation at the new U-Square site of VUB-ULB. Our CGO and President, Andre Miodezky, delivered a talk presenting how our collaboration with BruBotics translates into real-world innovation and integration with drones and robotics.
- InVision 2025 award
VoxelSensors received the inVISION Top Innovation 2025 award 🚀
We are honored to be a Top Innovator, addressing the industry need for real-time capture of contextual data and real-world egocentric data collection solutions, enabled by our energy-efficient, low-latency, and scalable spatial sensing based on Single Photon Active Event Sensor (SPAES™).
- First DPI eye tracking prototype (January 2025)
Looking back at the beginning of 2025, the year started with a demonstration of our first operational prototype of a narrow beam Dual Purkinje Image (DPI) eye tracker. We believe the system can revolutionize user data acquisition, enabling the next generation of contextual AI in wearables.
The eye tracker uses our unique SPAES™ sensor and a novel optical approach that enables unprecedented accuracy of below 2 arcminutes and low power consumption at sampling rates exceeding 1 kHz. A first wearable early-stage demonstrator is to come in 2026.
- Nvidia Inception program
VoxelSensors has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program designed to nurture cutting-edge startups revolutionizing industries with technological advancements. By joining Inception, we gain access to NVIDIA’s unparalleled resources - from latest-gen GPU technology and technical training to go-to-market support.
VoxelSensors, an NVIDIA Inception member, is pioneering high-fidelity, real-time 3D perception technology to enable intelligent machine-world interaction, delivering perception capabilities superior to human sight for autonomous systems across robotics, logistics, healthcare, and spatial computing.
As part of NVIDIA Inception, VoxelSensors designs and deploys cutting-edge voxel-based sensor systems delivering unparalleled precision, speed, and energy efficiency — empowering developers and enterprises to give eyes to robots and train Physical AI.
- AWE USA 2025
At AWE USA 2025 in June, we showcased our SPAES™ spatial technology demo and a sneak peek at how our perception-driven models can transform immersive experiences, human-computer interaction, and beyond. Additionally, we hosted a panel discussion “How wearables help reach Physical AI” featuring our CEO, Johannes Peeters, Mike Stefanick (Qualcomm), Bharath Rajagopalan (STMicroelectronics), Irena Cronin (DADOS Technology), and Dr. Sandhya Santhosh (Collins Aerospace).
Watch the recording at: https://youtu.be/qDHL6wXRQzE?si=fYFKBTaDcdjl5fRr
- Virtual Worlds Association (VWA)
VoxelSensors is proud to be a founding and Board member of the Virtual Worlds Association (VWA) - a new European alliance Public Private Partnership shaping the future of open, human‑centred virtual worlds. The VWA brings together leading innovators, universities, and research institutions from across Europe to accelerate the development and adoption of immersive technologies. VoxelSensors will support the initiative with its ultra-low-latency sensing technology, enabling Physical AI for more responsive, sustainable, and accessible virtual environments.
The European Partnership for Virtual Worlds was launched on 10 December 2025, with a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the Virtual Worlds Association.
Read more at: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/european-commission-launches-european-partnership-virtual-worlds
- 2025 - the year of Horizon Europe and IDF projects
This year saw multiple successful participations in national and European research projects. We were awarded funding through the EIC Accelerator program, as well as a European Defence Fund grant and a Belgian National Defence grant.
- UnitedXR Europe - Brussels
In December 2025, we exhibited at UnitedXR Europe (AWE and Stereopsia) in Brussels and showcased our SPAES™ perception demo for Physical AI.
- CES 2026
We are going to Las Vegas for CES 2026 on January 6-9th! We will be demonstrating SPAES™ integration with Snapdragon® AR2 Gen 1 and PERCEPT attention data collection for Physical AI training.
Send us an email at [email protected] to book your private demo session.
We wish you Happy Holidays and look forward to a successful, healthy 2026.
VoxelSensors represents Brussels deep tech as founding member of new European Partnership for Virtual Worlds
Brussels, Belgium – 30 December 2025 – VoxelSensors is proud to announce its position as both a founding member and board member of the newly formed European Partnership for Virtual Worlds. Representing the Brussels deep tech ecosystem, VoxelSensors joins an alliance of industry leaders, academia, and research organizations dedicated to advancing European technological sovereignty.
Launched on December 10, 2025, via a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the Virtual Worlds Association (VWA), this partnership represents a significant commitment to the future of Extended Reality (XR). With €400 million invested, the collaboration aims to build a human-centric, sustainable, and competitive digital ecosystem in Europe.
As a founding member and board member, VoxelSensors brings its expertise in Single Photon Active Event Sensor (SPAES™) technology and Perception-as-a-Service solutions to help shape the strategic direction of Europe’s virtual worlds initiative.
A Distinctly European Approach to the Virtual Worlds
As VoxelSensors’ representative on the VWA Board, Ruben Lieten, VoxelSensors COO, stated: "I’m excited to help shape the future of virtual worlds with a distinctly European approach — one that prioritizes consumer privacy, interoperability, and ethical innovation. This partnership positions Europe’s deep tech ecosystem, including startups from the Brussels Region, at the forefront of next-generation XR technologies while ensuring these advances directly benefit EU citizens and industries."
Why This Partnership is Vital
The partnership focuses on two key pillars: protecting the consumer and strengthening the economy.
For EU Consumers:
- Ethical & Human-Centric: ensuring accessible, inclusive technology that respects fundamental EU values.
- Privacy & Security: Guaranteeing compliance with GDPR and AI digital rights to strictly protect user data.
- Better Services: Driving tangible innovation in healthcare, education, and cultural sectors.
- Interoperability: Preventing "vendor lock-in" by promoting open systems that work together seamlessly.
For the European Economy:
- Competitiveness: Strengthening technological sovereignty and retaining high-value industries within Europe.
- Job Creation: The sector is projected to support approximately 860,000 new jobs in XR and development by the end of 2026.
- R&D Efficiency: Accelerating the transfer of world-class research directly to commercial applications.
- Sustainability: Enabling industries (e.g., automotive) to utilize digital simulation for cost-effective, greener operations.
Visit the EU official site: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/european-commission-launches-european-partnership-virtual-worlds
About VoxelSensors:
VoxelSensors is a Belgian deep-tech startup committed to developing advanced sensing technologies that enhance human-centered contextual interaction. With a focus on efficiency and scalability, we aim to empower AI with the necessary contextual data for smarter and more personal insights.
VoxelSensors Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Supercharge Perception for Physical AI
We are thrilled to announce that VoxelSensors has joined NVIDIA Inception, a program designed to nurture cutting-edge startups revolutionizing industries with technological advancements.
By joining Inception, we gain access to NVIDIA’s unparalleled resources - from latest-gen GPU technology and technical training to go-to-market support. This collaboration will accelerate the integration of our Physical AI perception stack onto NVIDIA platforms, bringing us closer to a world where devices understand the physical world as effortlessly as we do.
Our SPAES™ technology and PERCEPT architecture are designed for the high-speed, low-power demands of Physical AI. Now, powered by NVIDIA’s ecosystem, we are ready to scale our vision for next-gen XR, robotics, and mobile perception.Exciting times ahead!
European Partnership for Virtual Worlds was launched on 10 December 2025, with a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the Virtual Worlds Association
We are thrilled to announce that the European Partnership for Virtual Worlds was launched on 10 December 2025, with a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission and the Virtual Worlds Association.
The Partnership brings together industry, academia, research organisations, and end-users to advance R&D&I in these key technologies. Signed by Executive Vice-President of the Commission Henna Virkkunen and Virtual Worlds Association President Matthieu Worm, this collaboration represents over 400 million euros invested to advance European tech sovereignty.
VoxelSensors is proud to be a founding member of the Virtual World Association, celebrating the opportunity to develop the future of XR, Digital Twins, and Physical AI in Europe for inclusion and prosperity.
Our Office is Now B Corp Certified
We are proud to work in an environment that aligns with our values and contributes to a better way of doing business. A small step in the right direction.
VoxelSensors becomes a founding member of the Virtual Worlds Association (VWA)
VoxelSensors is proud to be a founding member of the Virtual Worlds Association (VWA) - a new European alliance shaping the future of open, human‑centred virtual worlds.
The VWA brings together leading innovators, universities, and research institutions from across Europe to accelerate the development and adoption of immersive technologies. VoxelSensors will support the initiative with its ultra-low-latency sensing technology, enabling Physical AI for more responsive, sustainable, and accessible virtual environments.
As a founding member of the VWA, we will actively contribute to shaping Europe’s Virtual Worlds Partnership roadmap with the European Commission, ensuring that the next generation of immersive systems upholds shared values of openness, trust, and technological sovereignty. Together, we are building the foundation for Europe’s Virtual World strategy, turning groundbreaking research into real‑world impact for industry, education, society, and promoting innovation.
More information at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7385929015213060096/
VoxelSensors and Summer Robotics Partner to Revolutionize Robotics and Physically Intelligent AI during Belgian Economic Mission to the USA 2025
Brussels, Belgium & Silicon Valley, USA, October 6, 2025 – VoxelSensors and Summer Robotics have announced a strategic R&D and commercial partnership to create advanced perception technology for robotics. This transatlantic collaboration combines Europe's expertise in photonic engineering with Silicon Valley's leap in innovation in robotics and physical intelligent AI.
The partnership will integrate VoxelSensors' LYRA sensors, which use Single Photon Active Event Sensor (SPAES™) technology, with Summer Robotics' Kortx™ AI Vision streaming system. This integration is set to create a fast, low-power, and low-latency machine vision perception system for robotics. To accelerate innovation and market entry, the companies will establish dedicated development teams in both Brussels and Silicon Valley.
“This partnership is a game-changer for sensing technology,” said Christian Mourad, VoxelSensors’ Chief Product Officer. “By combining our innovative SPAES sensing with Summer Robotics’ Kortx AI vision, we are delivering unmatched speed and precision. Together, we are leading intelligent sensing systems for Industry 5.0.”
“SPAES event sensors turbocharge our Kortx robot vision system. Robots will gain super-human dexterity, enabling them to take on new applications well beyond what human hands and eyes are capable of,” said Schuyler Cullen, CEO of Summer Robotics.
Key Technology Highlights
- VoxelSensors' SPAES™ Technology: This breakthrough 3D sensing technology is a critical component of the LYRA sensors. It is covered by 33 patent families and delivers 10x power savings and millisecond latency. It also maintains strong performance in varying lighting conditions, helping machines understand the physical world and human behavior to advance Physical AI.
- Summer Robotics' Kortx™ Platform: This streaming 3D vision system is designed for industrial and commercial robotics. It is the first to combine event-based sensors with continuous laser scanning to create laser-event sensing technology. The platform achieves a performance breakthrough with 10x faster response times, sub-5ms latency real-time motion perception, and continuously streaming 6D0F robot guidance, 100 micron 3D resolution, overcoming fundamental limitations of conventional frame-based machine vision solutions.
About the Companies
VoxelSensors: A Belgian deep-tech startup developing advanced sensing technologies that bridge human action and Physical AI. We deliver an end-to-end solution combining ultra-low power sensors with a powerful data platform, enabling Robotics and XR wearables to master real-world complexities. From Pixels to Data, we empower intelligent agents with the contextual insights they need to succeed.
Summer Robotics: A Silicon Valley pioneer developing the industry’s first continuous streaming 3d perception technology for robots. Their breakthrough real-time 3D vision systems achieve sub-5ms latency — 10x faster than current solutions — with 100-micron precision. The company combines event-based sensors with continuous laser scanning and Kortx™ software to revolutionize robotic perception in automotive, electronics, logistics, and other speed-critical industries.
VoxelSensors to Advance Next-Generation Depth Sensing Technology with 10x Power Savings for XR Applications
Brussels, Belgium, 28 August 2025 – VoxelSensors, a company developing novel intelligent sensing and data insights technology for Physical AI, today announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to jointly optimize VoxelSensors’ sensing technology with Snapdragon® XR Platforms.
Technology & Industry Challenges
VoxelSensors has developed Single Photon Active Event Sensor (SPAES™) 3D sensing, a breakthrough technology that solves current critical depth sensing performance limitations for robotics and XR. The SPAES™ architecture addresses them by delivering 10x power savings and lower latency, maintaining robust performance across varied lighting conditions. This innovation is set to enable machines to understand both the physical world and human behavior from user’s point-of-view, advancing Physical AI.
Physical AI processes data from human perspectives to learn about the world around us, predict needs, create personalized agents, and adapt continuously through user-centered learning. This enables new and exciting applications previously unattainable. At the same time, Physical AI pushes the boundaries of operation to wider environments posing challenging conditions like variable lighting and power constraints.
VoxelSensors’ technology addresses both challenges by offering a technology that expands the operative limits of current day sensors, while collecting human point-of-view data to better train physical AI models. Overcoming these challenges will define the future of human-machine interaction.
Collaboration
VoxelSensors is working with Qualcomm Technologies to jointly optimize VoxelSensors’ SPAES™ 3D sensing technology with Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform, allowing a low-latency and flexible 3D active event data stream. The optimized solution will be available to select customers and partners by December 2025.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies,” said Johannes Peeters, CEO of VoxelSensors. “After five years of developing our technology, we see our vision being realized through optimizations with Snapdragon XR Platforms. With our sensors that are ideally suited for next-generation 3D sensing and eye-tracking systems, and our inference engine for capturing users’ egocentric data, we see great potential in enabling truly personal AI agent interactions only available on XR devices.”
“For the XR industry to expand, Qualcomm Technologies is committed to enabling smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices,” said Ziad Asghar, SVP & GM of XR at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We see great potential for small, lightweight AR smart glasses that consumers can wear all day. VoxelSensors’ technology offers the potential to deliver higher performance rates with significantly lower power consumption, which is needed to achieve this vision.”
Market Impact and Future Outlook
As VoxelSensors continues to miniaturize their technology, the integration into commercial products is expected to significantly enhance the value proposition of next-generation XR offerings. Collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, a leader in XR chipsets, emphasizes VoxelSensors’ commitment to fostering innovation to advance the entire XR ecosystem, bringing the industry closer to mainstream adoption of all-day wearable AR devices.
About VoxelSensors:
VoxelSensors is a Belgian deep-tech startup committed to developing advanced sensing technologies that enhance human-centered contextual interaction. With a focus on efficiency and scalability, we aim to empower AI with the necessary contextual data for smarter and more personal insights.
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Video by Cadence: VoxelSensors Enhances AI Agents Through Its Unique Perception Systems
Today’s perception systems are power hungry, slow, and do not work in real-life conditions. This is why AR glasses, smart assistants, and robots can’t deliver a seamless experience in the way we’d expect it. VoxelSensors has cracked the code with its unique sensing software platform that delivers robust performance in any environment by allowing machines and AI assistants to understand the world the way humans see it. The VoxelSensors design process is built upon the Virtuoso Studio platform, along with the Spectre Simulation Platform, Pegasus Verification System, and Quantus Extraction Solution. These Cadence tools have allowed VoxelSensors to build a scalable and efficient workflow that’s made for the future.
VoxelSensors Released DPI Eye Tracking White Paper
VoxelSensors released the DPI Eye Tracking white paper. Download at: https://voxelsensors.com/downloads/
Eye tracking is a well-established and rapidly growing industry. This white paper explores our view on this industry, its driving mechanisms, and the gold standard non-invasive eye-tracking method, Dual Purkinje Images (DPI).
VoxelSensors’ implementation of DPI overcomes the key limitations of the original system with a compact on-axis DPI system, which is critical for understanding non-verbal user interaction with the environment and creating an intuitive interface for XR experiences.