Transparent Phased-Array LEO Satcom
A transparent phased-array antenna laminated into the panoramic roof, enabling vehicle-to-LEO broadband on Ku- and Ka-band.
The next generation of navigation sensors
We fuse LiDAR, RADAR and AI into compact, lightweight sensors. These shared-aperture systems see clearly through fog, dust and rain, made possible by Skymesh™, our transparent metamaterial film. Built for UAVs, drones, robots and autonomous vehicles.
One material changes everything LiDAR, RADAR, heating and antennas, all through a single transparent surface, enabled by our Skymesh™ metamaterial film.
Meet Tycho
A fusion sensor system built for flight
Tycho is a compact, lightweight LiDAR + RADAR sensor-fusion system for UAVs and drones. By placing both sensors behind a single transparent aperture and fusing their data with AI models, Tycho delivers an accurate, all-weather depiction of the environment, in a fraction of the size and weight of separate sensors. We also license the stack, customising it for your platform and tuning it to your chosen LiDAR and radar sensors.Shared-aperture LiDAR + RADAR
Both sensors look through a single transparent surface, co-boresighted, with no parallax.
AI sensor fusion
Fusion models combine the two streams into one accurate, real-time picture of the environment.
Compact, lighter, more efficient
One integrated module replaces two separate sensors, which is critical for UAV size, weight and power.
Transparent defogging
Built-in transparent heating clears fog and ice without obstructing the LiDAR or radar signals.
Licensable and sensor-agnostic
Licence and customise the full stack, including Skymesh™, to fit your platform and work with your existing LiDAR and radar.
Why fusion
The best of both worlds
Working fusion demonstrator
Our demonstrator, currently at TRL 5, fuses a live LiDAR and RADAR feed into a single real-time view of range, closing velocity and direction. It is the foundation of Tycho’s perception stack.LiDAR
High-resolution 3D detail, but it degrades in fog, dust and rain.
RADAR
All-weather range and velocity, but coarse angular resolution.
Fused by AI
Together, and fused intelligently, they cover each other’s blind spots for a clearer, more reliable picture.
Technology
What sets us apart
Our differentiator is Skymesh™, a transparent metamaterial film we've spent over a decade developing and optimising: its material composition, its structure geometry, the design process, and low-cost volume manufacturing. We also know how to integrate it into real-world systems.
Skymesh™: transparent metamaterial mesh
A lithographically-defined micro-mesh that is optically transparent yet electrically conductive. It enables the shared aperture, transparent antennas, and transparent defogging that heats the surface to clear fog and ice without obstructing the LiDAR or radar signals. Its geometry is also engineered to suppress interference such as diffraction.
AI fusion perception models
Models that fuse LiDAR and RADAR into one accurate, real-time picture of the environment. LiDAR resolves precise 3D shape and position; RADAR adds direct velocity and works through fog, rain and dust. Together, they are robust to weather and clutter, with redundancy for safety.
Mesh-to-electronics integration
Proven know-how to interface and integrate metal meshes with conventional circuits and PCBs, optimized for efficiency and low loss.
Scaled manufacturing
Through trusted manufacturing partners we produce Skymesh™ quickly (under 3 months), at volume and low cost, using a proprietary, optimized roll-to-roll lithographic process.
Applications
Where Tycho fits
Tycho's stack is modular and available to license. We customise it to integrate into your existing UAV or automotive platform, and tune it to work with a variety of LiDAR and radar sensors.
UAVs & drones
Compact, lightweight, all-weather perception for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight and autonomy.
Automotive
Shared-aperture LiDAR + RADAR behind the glass for Level 3+ driver assistance and autonomy.
Defense & security
Unobtrusive, all-weather sensing for counter-UAS and protected platforms.
Industrial & robotics
Reliable perception in dust, condensation and low visibility for outdoor autonomy.
An experienced team
We are industry professionals across optics, RF, electronics, prototyping and AI/ML, that combine deep expertise in metamaterials and the manipulation of light, radio waves and heat and deliver practical, scalable innovations. For over a decade the team has helped shape the commercialisation of metamaterials and transparent meshes. See a selection of invited talks.
50+
Years combined experience
100+
Patents
20+
Demonstrators delivered
$20M+
Value delivered
Articles & case studies
View all posts »Technical deep-dives from our work on transparent metamaterial-mesh sensors and antennas.
Shared-Aperture LiDAR and Radar
A transparent metamaterial mesh enabling combined LiDAR, radar, and heating through a single window.
Invisible Transparent Antennas
A case study on the design, fabrication and characterisation of optically transparent antennas.
See more, in a smaller, lighter sensor
Talk to us about Tycho, a programme, a partnership, or licensing the stack for your platform.