Intelligent vision products are rapidly evolving to become more powerful and easier to use. Faster hardware, more intelligent tools, and better software development have opened the doors to a wider variety of applications. StarVision is focused and invested in the research and development of intelligent vision systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Our skilled and experienced team works in collaboration with major universities, industry experts and customers to design, develop and manufacture intelligent electro-optic based technologies and products.

StarVision has established—and continuously builds upon—core competencies in the fields of computer vision, electro-optics, embedded systems and guidance, navigation and control systems. Unlike a single-product strategy, the focus on the development of core technologies builds a stable foundation to rapidly develop and manufacture highly-reliable products for a broad range of applications.

Our campus has state-of-the-art facilities, including an optical design and test lab, embedded systems development lab, electronic assembly and autonomous docking simulation lab and a new clean lab scheduled to open in August 2008. Our remote hanger houses leading-edge materials, equipment and technology to build, test, maintain and store unmanned aircraft vehicles and compact field systems.

Our research scientists and development engineers work closely with key resources at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, Carnegie Melon University's Robotics Institute and the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences to strengthen our existing competencies, develop new technologies and introduce innovations, methods and qualifications. Our growing portfolio of intellectual property combines the best technologies with insightful systems engineering approaches, maintaining a critical balance between innovations, reliability and cost.

Internationally recognized aerospace expert, Dr. John Junkins leads StarVision's Advisory Board. Dr. Junkins holds the George Eppright Endowed Chair Professorship in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as the Director of the Center for Mechanics and Control. He is a member of National Academy of Engineering and International Academy of Astronautics.

Collaboration with internationally recognized robotics and computer vision expert Dr. Takeo Kanade has addded to our expertise in intelligent vision systems. Dr. Kanade is both the U. A. and Helen Whitaker University Professor of Computer Science and Robotics and the Director of Quality of Life Technology Engineering Research Center at Carnegie Mellon University. He was the Director of the Robotics Institute from 1992 to 2001.

As an affiliate of The Robotics Institute, StarVision is given research results before public release. Rapid technology transfer and interaction with industry experts like Dr. Kanade and his team give us a competitive edge in the market place. Other key benefits include access to research personnel, information on graduating students and access to the institute's extensive research library.


Our affiliate partnership with the University of Arizona’s College of Optical Sciences forges relationships with world-class optics experts. Exposure to a broad spectrum of optics, access to the university’s optical science library and participation in a series of dynamic forums facilitates the exchange of ideas, techniques and research. Collaboration with the world’s leading college for optical research and education helps StarVision design and develop world-class, leading-edge optics for our products.