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Deep Optica

Category: Computer Vision

A spatial computing startup that uses AI-driven light-field perception and projection technology to transform any physical surface into a high-precision interactive touch interface. Deep Optica was founded in 2019. The company is led by Feng Chong (冯翀). Based in Beijing, China. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $11.7M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Baidu Ventures, Source Code Capital, InnoAngel Fund.

Founded
2019
Headquarters
Beijing, China
Team size
10-50
Total funding
$11.7M

Value proposition

Provides an eye-safe, 'screenless' interactive experience that eliminates the physical constraints of traditional tablets and monitors, enabling immersive and large-scale digital interaction on ordinary surfaces.

Products and solutions

ALight Series Interactive Projectors (Flagship consumer hardware), AI Educational Learning Companions (Projected interactive tutors), Deep Optica Spatial OS (Software platform for surface interaction), B2B Spatial Interaction Solutions (For smart retail and exhibitions)

Unique value

Unlike traditional infrared frames or touch overlays, their technology uses vision sensors and light-field algorithms to map multi-touch interactions onto any flat surface with millisecond-level latency.

Target customer

K-12 students and parents (home education), educational institutions, corporate offices, and retail/exhibition centers.

Industries served

Education (EdTech), Consumer Electronics, Corporate Collaboration, Smart Home, Exhibition & Display

Technology advantage

Proprietary 'Light-field Perception' technology allows for high-precision depth sensing and gesture recognition; business advantage lies in providing large-format touch experiences at a fraction of the cost of giant LCD/LED touch panels.

How they differentiate

Uses proprietary AI light-field perception to enable millisecond-latency multi-touch on any surface without physical screens or infrared frames. Unlike traditional interactive boards, it emphasizes eye-safe projection and 'screenless' portability.

Main competitors

Puppy Robot (Hachi), Touchjet, CVTE (Seewo)

Key partnerships

Baidu Ventures (BV) - Strategic investor and ecosystem partner, InnoAngel Fund, Source Code Capital, Beihang University (Academic and talent pipeline collaboration)

Notable customers

K-12 home education users, Beijing pilot educational institutions, Exhibition centers

Major milestones

Founded in 2020 by Beihang University alumni, CEO Zhizhuo Feng named to Forbes 30 Under 30 China (2021), Launched flagship ALight series interactive projector, Strategic investment from Baidu Ventures in late 2024 to integrate with Baidu's AI ecosystem

Growth metrics

Transitioned from R&D to mass production of the ALight series; workforce expanded to 10-50 employees.

Market positioning

An AI-interaction hardware provider ('pickaxe and shovel' provider) bridging the gap between digital AI models and physical space.

Geographic focus

Primarily Mainland China, with long-term expansion potential in the global K-12 EdTech market.

Patents and IP

Holds over 30 patent applications (with 16+ authorized) specifically covering light-field perception, surface interaction detection, and optical correction algorithms.

About Feng Chong (冯翀)

Feng Chong (冯翀) is the Founder and CEO of Deep Optica, born in 1997. He graduated from Beihang University (BUAA) in 2020, studying AR human-computer interaction and computer vision. He was featured by Beihang University as an exemplary young entrepreneur. Under his leadership, the company has developed proprietary light-field and computer vision algorithms that transform any physical surface into an interactive touch interface.

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