Key Takeaways
- STRATIO has launched the LS SWIR SDK, featuring the world’s first Germanium-based short-wave infrared (SWIR) sensor.
- The SDK enables real-time spectral imaging and analysis, supporting agriculture, sustainability, smart appliances, and other sectors.
- In agriculture, Infrared-AI™ can measure soil carbon, crop maturity, and food quality, enabling more precise and sustainable decision-making.
- The Infrared-AI™ platform integrates sensor, data, and AI in a unified system, allowing high-accuracy detection and analysis beyond visible light.
- STRATIO continues to expand globally, with plans to launch a SWIR HD image sensor in 2026 for automotive and mobile applications.
STRATIO Introduces Its First Ge-Based SWIR SDK, Opening New Possibilities for Agriculture and Beyond
Deep-tech company STRATIO, headquartered between Silicon Valley and Seoul, has officially launched the LS SWIR SDK, the world’s first short-wave infrared (SWIR) software development kit built on a Germanium-based sensor. The launch marks a significant advancement in spectral imaging, making previously invisible information accessible across multiple industries — with agriculture positioned as one of the primary beneficiaries.
The SDK is designed to support STRATIO’s broader mission to “Advance Vision with Infrared-AI™,” offering users an all-in-one device that captures, interprets, and analyzes infrared data without the need for laboratory equipment.
Infrared-AI™ Brings New Capabilities to Agricultural Analysis
While STRATIO’s technology addresses multiple sectors, the company notes that agriculture stands to gain significantly from real-time, field-ready infrared sensing. The LS SWIR SDK enables users to analyze biological and environmental signals not visible to the human eye, supporting:
- Soil carbon measurement for sustainable land-management practices
- Crop maturity assessment to improve harvest timing and yield strategies
- Food-quality evaluation for freshness and safety monitoring throughout the value chain
These capabilities support data-driven, sustainable farming, offering growers better tools for monitoring soil health, optimizing inputs, and reducing waste.
Leadership Emphasizes a New Era of Infrared-Powered AI
STRATIO CEO JaeHyung James Lee highlighted how the company’s unique sensor technology enables a new class of AI models based on previously inaccessible data.
“Infrared-AI™ is not just another algorithm — it’s AI built on data that only we can create,” he said. “By combining our Ge SWIR technology with AI, we make the invisible visible — enabling smarter, more sustainable decisions across industries.”
Applications Extend Across Sustainability, Food Systems, and Smart Devices
STRATIO positions its technology as a foundation for more efficient and sustainable decision-making. Current applications include:
- Recycling and sustainability: Identifying black, contaminated, or composite plastics with over 95% accuracy
- Smart appliances: Recognizing food types and freshness to optimize energy use
- Agriculture and food tech: Measuring soil, crop, and food characteristics in real time
These use cases fit within STRATIO’s philosophy of transforming “Waste to Worth” by revealing new value in overlooked or difficult-to-analyze materials.
STRATIO's LS SWIR SDK Makes Infrared-AI™ Accessible
The newly launched SDK combines the Ge-based SWIR sensor with built-in analysis software, allowing users to capture and interpret spectral data straight out of the box. Its compact design makes it suitable for innovators in:
- Agriculture
- Sustainability
- Consumer electronics
- Smart-home technologies
The SDK provides developers and researchers an accessible entry point into infrared-based sensing without specialized equipment.
Global Expansion and Future Roadmap For STRATIO
With operations in both Silicon Valley and Pangyo Techno Valley, STRATIO is expanding its Infrared-AI™ ecosystem through advanced manufacturing and R&D collaboration. The company is also growing its presence in agriculture, consumer electronics, and public safety.
Looking ahead, STRATIO plans to release an SWIR HD image sensor in 2026, which will extend Infrared-AI™ into mobile, robotics, and automotive markets — enabling vehicles and devices to detect environmental details currently beyond the reach of standard sensors.
