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Bridging the gap between humans and technology
Utilizing visual AI in everyday life will become a more and more sought-after feature for many industries, and Distance is paving the way for it’s wider adoption. The name itself is a reflection of the company’s mission: to inspire the world’s movement and bridge the gap between humans and technology, the present and the possible, the visible and the invisible.
Distance has created the world’s first glasses-free mixed reality solution, which fundamentally changes how people see and interact with the world around them. The practical applications for this technology are endless. It can revolutionize the driving experience and supercharge the situational awareness for pilots. And ultimately - bringing visual AI on top of everyday life.
This team is brilliant and their timing couldn’t be better as the automotive and mobility space is experiencing a true renaissance. Distance’s execution speed is already extraordinary and we have 100% confidence in their ability to revolutionize the XR industry with their groundbreaking technology. It's unlike anything we've seen before, and we're excited to support their journey to new heights.
Ilkka Kivimäki Founding Partner, Maki.vc
Journey into a new world between the seen and the unseen
The Distance Technologies prototype transforms virtually any transparent surface into a window for extended reality. Using a computer-generated 3D light field that seamlessly mixes with the real world, Distance offers flawless per-pixel depth covering the entire field of view for maximum immersion – and is completely non-reliant on anything worn on the user’s face or body. Designed for integration into automotive and advanced aeronautics systems, this technology demonstrator is currently under evaluation by several leading automotive OEMs for potential use in both windshields and windows.
Founders
Urho Konttori - CEO; Jussi Mäkinen - CMO, Mikka Strandborg, Joonas Itäranta, Thomas M. Carlsson, Ville Vehkaperä, Mikko Juhola
Technology
Distance was founded by pioneers from the XR, SW, and 3D graphics industries. Their technology transforms almost any transparent surface into a 3-dimensional light field that seamlessly integrates into the real world. With this technology, they've achieved pixel-perfect depth control where virtual content can appear at any distance, embracing the entire field of view in mixed reality. This is made possible for the first time ever without the need for headsets, glasses, or other wearables.
Our belief is that we are creating a nexus point where true Mixed Reality without headsets or glasses becomes ubiquitous and that visual AI has the potential to reach everyone on this planet.
Urho Konttori, CEO & Co-Founder, Distance
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