Redmond-based Lumotive partners with E-Photonics to spearhead advanced manufacturing of LiDAR and 3D sensing technologies in Saudi Arabia.
This partnership made at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh marks a pivotal advancement for LiDAR technology development in Saudi Arabia and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s vision for technological advancement and industrial development. This will help the Kingdom establish a new hub for advanced technology manufacturing.
Leveraging Lumotive’s Light Control Metasurface (LCM) technology, E-Photonics will develop and manufacture next-generation 3D sensing solutions for robotics, drones and smart infrastructure applications.
E-Photonics is set to introduce two premium LiDAR products that utilize Lumotive’s solid-state beam steering technology. The L30 boasts a 25-meter range and a frame rate of 10 Hz, making it ideal for applications such as pick-and-place robotics and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
In contrast, the L42 expands its reach to 80 meters with a 20 Hz frame rate, aiming at outdoor use cases, including security systems and smart transportation initiatives. Both products incorporate Lumotive’s software-defined scanning technology, which allows for dynamic performance enhancement, real-time adjustments of parameters, and improved functionality in demanding environments.
“This partnership represents a transformative step in bringing cutting-edge 3D sensing technology manufacturing to Saudi Arabia,” said Mohammad Alghaith, CEO of E-Photonics. “Our collaboration with Lumotive perfectly exemplifies our commitment to Saudi Vision 2030, bringing advanced technology capabilities that will create significant value and advance our region’s technological infrastructure.”
“Our partnership with E-Photonics marks an exciting expansion of Lumotive’s technology into new markets,” said Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive. “This collaboration will accelerate the adoption of our LCM technology while supporting Saudi Arabia’s vision for technological advancement. We’re proud to contribute to the Kingdom’s growing technology ecosystem through local manufacturing and innovation.”
