Executive Brief
SenseAI Tech Limited is an AI-IoT firm specializing in "privacy-first" spatial intelligence through their proprietary TADAR (Thermal Array-based Detection and Ranging) platform. By utilizing low-resolution thermal arrays and Edge AI instead of traditional cameras, they provide occupancy and behavioral analytics for elderly care, healthcare, and smart buildings. Their hardware challenges likely center on infrared (IR) signal-to-noise ratios, thermal management of compact Edge AI processors, and sensor durability in clinical environments.
Strategic Fit & Lead Score
Lead Score: 68/100 (Adjacent Tech / Strong Potential)
Why this Score? SenseAI's core technology relies entirely on the transmission and processing of thermal (Long-Wave Infrared - LWIR) signals. Diamond is the world's premier optical material for IR windows due to its unrivaled spectral transparency and thermal conductivity. As SenseAI moves toward higher-resolution thermal arrays or harsher environments (e.g., high-moisture healthcare settings), the limitations of standard LWIR materials like Silicon or Germanium—such as fragility, thermal lensing, and chemical degradation—will become engineering bottlenecks that 6C’s PCD and SCD solutions directly address.
6C Solutions Proposal
| Application Area | 6C Solution | Technical Value Prop |
|---|---|---|
| Optical IR Windows | PCD Optical Grade Wafers | Diamond offers the highest known transmission across the LWIR spectrum. 6C's Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) windows can replace fragile Germanium lenses, providing a scratch-proof, chemically inert barrier that doesn't degrade signal quality. |
| Edge AI Thermal Mgmt | PCD Heat Spreaders | SenseAI's sensors perform "Edge AI" processing in small, battery-powered enclosures. 6C’s diamond heat spreaders (thermal conductivity >2000 W/mK) prevent thermal throttling of AI chips, extending battery life and allowing for more complex algorithms in a fanless design. |
| Harsh Environment Protection | Custom Diamond Coating | For sensors deployed in healthcare or "Smart Hotels" where aggressive chemical disinfectants are used, 6C can provide ultra-thin, conformal diamond coatings to protect the thermal array from corrosion without blocking the IR signal. |
| Next-Gen R&D | Custom MPCVD System | As an HKU spin-off, SenseAI may require in-house capability to develop proprietary thin-film sensor architectures. 6C can provide a turnkey MPCVD reactor designed for low-temperature diamond deposition on non-standard semiconductor substrates. |
| Miniaturization | SCD Substrates | For high-precision "Advisory AI" requirements, Single Crystal Diamond (SCD) can serve as a substrate for high-frequency RF or power electronics within the sensor, reducing the overall footprint of the TADAR hardware. |
Engagement Hooks
- Technical Question: "As you scale your TADAR platform for higher-resolution behavioral analysis, how are you managing the trade-off between IR window transmission loss and the thermal noise generated by your Edge AI processing units?"
- Value Statement: "6C can enhance SenseAI’s sensor reliability and signal integrity by replacing standard IR optics with diamond components that are physically indestructible and thermally superior, ensuring your privacy-first tech works in the most demanding environments."