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Nova Spectral AI raises ₹21 crore for Indian-made infrared sensor chips for drones
Bengaluru's Nova Spectral AI raised about ₹21 crore, led by Shastra VC, to build short-wave infrared image sensors that help drones and robots see in low light, haze and smoke.
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Nova Spectral AI raises ₹21 crore to build infrared sensor chips for drones
Bengaluru's Nova Spectral AI raised ₹21.15 crore in a seed round led by Shastra VC, with Equirus InnovateX Fund and angel investors. It is developing short-wave infrared image sensors made with quantum dots on standard silicon chips, meant to let drones, robots and surveillance systems see in low light, haze and smoke at lower cost than imported sensors. It plans a field-ready prototype within 18 months.
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