Back in 2012, when Cubert started, the company had a vision of true videospectroscopic applications, that can perform analyses in real-time, without compromising on quality and resolution. An ambitous goal, as they started with 50×50 pixels, and for that time the Firefleye 185 still was an entirely new and innovative approach enabling snapshot spectral imaging.
Now, the ULTRIS XM is a gamechanger! 1,000,000 pixels, that means 1,000,000 spectra in 51 bands, spatially distributed (1000×1000 pixels), with a speed of up to 17 Hz. To be clear, this means 17 frames, or hyperspectral data cubes, per second. This is no longer hyperspectral imaging, this is video spectroscopy!
But what sets the ULTRIS XM apart from the rest? Scanning devices provide good data quality, but are bound to a consistent movement, not able keeping track with dynamic processes. And yes, there are other and brand-new snapshot systems out there, based on highly innovative but hardware-hungry technologies. However, the resolution that is offered is a step back to where Cubert stood 10 years ago.
The video you see shows the tracking capability of our CUVIS software package. Using a spectral angle mapper (SAM), two markers with individual spectral properties, which are invisible to the human eye and conventional cameras, are identified and tracked in real-time, irrespective of movement.
The ULTRIS XM is a reminder that true technological advancement isn’t just about making noise; it’s about making a difference!
