Distance Technologies

Distance Technologies develops computational optics and lightfield display technology that projects 3D augmented-reality visuals onto transparent surfaces such as vehicle windshields and helmet visors. Its Acuity OS platform aligns sensors, battle-management systems and machine intelligence into a tactical visual layer.

The company sells to automotive manufacturers and suppliers, including a collaboration with Kia and a strategic partnership with FORVIA HELLA, and to defence and aerospace customers, including framework agreements with Supacat and a collaboration with Galvion. Its website describes funding from GV, FOV Ventures, Maki.vc and HELLA Ventures.

The company is based in Helsinki, Finland, with a job listing for a Product Integration Engineer in Bath, UK. Its open roles are mostly engineering positions in Helsinki, including optical, FPGA, computer vision and embedded software. The website is published in English only.

Product: Lightfield AR HUD display technology and the Acuity OS visual intelligence platform for automotive and defence use.