Innovations Foresight, LLC

01/08/2026

Photonics West 17-22 January 2026 | Booth #4032
Join us to see AI4Wave, our AI-powered wavefront sensing technology for ophthalmic and adaptive optics applications, live at Photonics West, along with the launch of the AI4Wave Cloud Web App.
Originally developed for astronomy, AI4Wave is now advancing adaptive optics and ophthalmology. We are presenting a paper and poster demonstrating fast, accurate, and robust ophthalmic wavefront measurements, along with live, high-speed demos at our booth.
Stop by to see:
• AI4Wave validated for ophthalmic measurements
• Benchmarking vs. Shack–Hartmann sensors
• Live demos of high speed AI4Wave and the new AI4Wave Cloud Web App
Let’s connect at Photonics West!

10/12/2025

Join Innovations Foresight at Booth #1002 in Rochester, NY, from October 20–23 for one of the leading events in optics and photonics!
We are excited to showcase AI4Wave MT (Metrology), our upcoming AI-powered web app platform designed to transform optical metrology.
✨ What makes AI4Wave MT special?
It performs high-precision wavefront analysis from a single defocused image, making optical testing faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever.
The first release includes three groundbreaking modules:
🔹 AI4Wave ACTS – Advanced aberration analysis (Astigmatism, Coma, Trefoil, Spherical)
🔹 AI4Wave Simulation – Explore and simulate optical configurations and wavefronts dynamically
🔹 AI4Wave PSM – Expands the Point Source Microscope (from Optical Perspective Group) with integrated AI wavefront analysis.
And we are just getting started!
AI4Wave will keep evolving, adding new modules and expanding its analytical power.
Come see how AI4Wave is redefining the future of optical metrology and wavefront sensing, at Optifab 2025, Booth #1002!
📅 October 20–23, Rochester, NY
👉 Don’t miss it!

07/21/2025

Measure it. Fix it. SkyWave does it all!

05/07/2025

🚀 Exciting News from Innovations Foresight!
We are honored to share that we’ve been awarded funding through the Indiana Technical Assistance Program (INTAP), a program of the Indiana SBDC.
This grant will support the development of a cost-effective, high-precision prototype for measuring eye wavefront errors, including complex higher-order aberrations that go beyond traditional refraction tests, enabling more personalized prescriptions to significantly enhance human vision.
💡 Powered by our patented AI4Wave technology—proven to optimize image quality through AI-driven wavefront analysis in telescopes—this project represents a major leap toward making advanced optical diagnostics more accessible and cost-effective.
A big thank you to the Indiana SBDC for recognizing and supporting our innovation journey! 🙌

04/13/2025

Thank You for Visiting Us at NEAIC 2025!
A big thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth. It was great connecting with so many passionate members of the astronomy community!
We truly appreciate your interest and conversations, and we are excited for what’s ahead. If we missed you or you would like to follow up, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Until next time, keep looking up!

04/02/2025

We are presenting at NEIAC 2025- April 7-8th!

We are excited to announce that we will be presenting at Northeast Astro Imaging Conference- NEIAC 2025, where we will showcase how AI4Wave is advancing telescope collimation and sensor tilt adjustment with AI-driven precision.
Presentation Title:
"Beyond FWHM: Accurate Telescope Collimation & Sensor Tilt Adjustment."
Our session will explore how AI-powered wavefront analysis enhances precision in telescopes, aerospace, research, and manufacturing applications. We invite industry professionals to join us as we discuss the future of high-accuracy optical alignment.

To learn more about AI4Wave, visit 👉[https://lnkd.in/gXtEMvbS]

Abstract:
Assessing telescope collimation (optical alignment) and sensor tilt solely by measuring star sizes, such as FWHM is common ambiguous and insufficient. This approach lacks wavefront information and cannot distinguish between FWHM variations across the field caused by sensor tilt and one resulting from telescope mis-collimation. When a telescope optics is misaligned, its focal plane tilts, leading to FWHM variations that are similar to sensor tilt effects. Additionally, advanced optical systems, such as corrected telescopes and Ritchey-Chrétien designs, require field-dependent aberration analysis even for basic collimation, let alone sensor tilt correction. The challenge becomes even greater for fast telescopes with large sensors, where sensor tilt is highly critical. Proper alignment requires separating collimation errors from sensor tilt, which is only possible by analyzing aberrations rather than just star sizes. Key aberrations such as coma, astigmatism, and defocus can be extracted from the wavefront of incoming starlight. To achieve precise collimation and sensor tilt correction, one must retrieve wavefront data across the scope field of view. This lecture will cover the fundamental principles, correct procedures, and the use of SkyWave, an AI-powered wavefront sensing software, to achieve optimal telescope alignment with stars.

03/05/2025

🔭 Are We Collimating Telescopes the Wrong Way?
For decades, telescope collimation has been treated as an art, relying on laser dots, star tests, and trial-and-error adjustments. But is this really the best we can do in the era of AI and advanced optics?
The reality is, traditional collimation methods often suffer from subjectivity and lack of quantifiable feedback. What if we could redefine collimation as a precise, data-driven process rather than an ambiguous skill?
Imagine a system that:
✅ Provides a single, definitive collimation score
✅ Compensates for atmospheric turbulence
✅ Works even with central obstructions
✅ Requires no calibration
This isn’t just wishful thinking, it’s already possible with SkyWave. The future of collimation isn’t guesswork. It’s automation, precision, and reliability.
Are we ready to embrace it?

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02/17/2025

Struggling with telescope collimation? You’re not alone. A misaligned telescope can ruin your imaging session, leaving you with blurry stars and distorted planetary details.
That’s why we created SkyWave, an easy-to-use, AI-driven collimation tool designed for astrophotographers and stargazers who demand precision.
• Eliminates frustration and guesswork. SkyWave delivers precise collimation with consistent accuracy every time.
• Compatible with all telescope types, including the challenging RC telescopes.
• No additional hardware required, just one image from your imaging system.

02/10/2025

What an incredible experience at SPIE Photonics West 2025! We had the opportunity to connect with so many companies excited about integrating AI4Wave into their workflows. From research labs to industry leaders across various sectors and countries. The enthusiasm for AI-driven wavefront analysis has been inspiring. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by. Looking forward to the collaborations ahead!

01/20/2025

AI4Wave is a patented AI-based wavefront sensing technology developed by Innovations Foresight. It enables quantitative optical surface measurements using just a camera and a defocused image, eliminating the need for dedicated wavefront sensors. From a single image, AI4Wave provides precise wavefront data, simplifying optical metrology with speed and accuracy.
Here's a video showcasing AI4Wave in action and its impressive performance!

01/10/2025

Exciting news for the optics and astronomy community! We are unveiling our High-Speed AI4Wave technology, designed to revolutionize adaptive optics and wavefront sensing. Join us at SPIE Photonics West 2025, January 25–30, in San Francisco. Don't miss our presentation and a live demo at booth 4008!


Summary:
This paper introduces AI4Wave, a high-speed AI-based wavefront sensing technology that eliminates the need for traditional sensors like Shack-Hartmann or interferometer. Utilizing fast cameras and real-time embedded boards such as Nvidia Jetson, it captures defocused images of point sources and applies physics-based AI for precise phase retrieval and surface measurements.
AI4Wave overcomes limitations of traditional methods, such as sensitivity to large wavefront errors and local derivative constraints, and uniquely enables field-dependent wavefront measurement from single image of multiple sources. Operating at speeds of 1000+ frames per second, the system delivers sub-millisecond sensing with high accuracy and repeatability.
Its minimal hardware requirements—a camera and embedded computing board—make it adaptable for various optical setups, supporting fast adaptive optics and simultaneous measurements from multiple perspectives. The deterministic approach ensures consistent results without real-time optimization challenges, offering robust solutions for applications in astronomy, biomedical imaging, and beyond.