Not even the most awesome products hit the ground in a frenzy. A recent example is Instantpot : Founded in 2009, started moving in 2014, a frenzy in 2017. (Overnight success! says the media.) We're sitting on two products that appear to be getting this kind of growth and adoption. LiDAR and Near Eye Display. LiDAR will be everywhere. So will Near Eye Display.
Good
charts of adoption are difficult to find. You eventually end up with some kind of distorting compression that changes it in a way that the visual representation is distorted. ( partly because, as you'll
see, they're difficult to fit on a screen and be readable at both ends.) This page from PetaPixel. It has a couple of very interesting charts of adoption.
This
is of CAMERA Sales.... Sucks to be in cameras? unless you think you
just went back to sort of normal from a decade of amazing.
If
we add cameras that are included on cellphones, we get a bit of a
different picture. The GOLD area is cameras on phones..... except they
fade out at the top of the graph.
Well, happily, they put something on there so we could see the top
of the graph --- but the screen graphics kind of break down. Well,
there you are with cellphones included.
That's how a market can grow.
LiDAR is for more than cars, and Near Eye displays are probably going to replace your cellphone screen in a few years.
MicroVision Announces Addition of Judy Curran to its Board of Directors
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MicroVision, Inc.
(Nasdaq: MVIS), an innovative leader in solid state lidar sensor and
ultra-miniature laser display technology based on its proprietary laser
beam scanning technology, today announced Judy Curran was appointed to its board of directors.
Curran is an accomplished senior automotive executive with over 30
years of experience in vehicle program, engineering and technology
leadership. Curran has a strong record of leading innovation at Ford
Motor Company where she served in a number of executive positions
including Director of Technology Strategy, where she developed the
cross-vehicle global strategy for key new technologies including
assisted driving, infotainment, new electrical architectures, and
connectivity. Previous executive roles at Ford included Vehicle Line Director, Vehicle Evaluation and Validation Director and VP Engineering for Automotive Components Holding LLC.
Curran currently works at Ansys as its Head of Global Automotive
Strategy. Ansys is a simulation software company used to simulate
multi-physic systems including ADAS systems.
In addition to her executive experience, Curran has served on several
boards including the Automotive Component Holdings Operating Board, a
Ford Subsidiary; Board of Directors Executive Committee, Inforum
Automotive NEXT; Board of Advisors, College of Engineering, Lawrence Technological University; German American Chamber of Commerce Board - Detroit Office and Board of Directors for SAE Foundation, SAE WCX, and SAE GLC Committees. Curran earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Software at Lawrence Technological University and her Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan.
“Judy has an extensive background in executive and strategic
leadership in the automotive industry during a distinguished career at Ford. We are fortunate to have her join our board,” said Brian Turner,
Chairman and Lead Independent Director at MicroVision. “I believe
automotive lidar sensor technology represents a significant opportunity
and potential value to our shareholders. Judy brings a deep
understanding of the current automotive marketplace including new
technology, business strategy, operations and management. Her role at
Ford Motor Company leading assisted driving strategy and other
technology initiatives strengthens our board as we consider various
opportunities. She will be a valuable addition to the MicroVision board
of directors.”
“I am very excited to join the MicroVision board and I look forward
to working with Brian, my fellow directors and management as the Company
continues to explore strategic options with Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC,
its financial advisor,” said Curran. “I am eager to bring my experience
and energy to the board and help guide the Company in implementing a
successful strategy.”
About MicroVision
MicroVision is the creator of PicoP® scanning technology, an
ultra-miniature sensing and projection solution based on the laser beam
scanning methodology pioneered by the Company. MicroVision’s platform
approach for this sensing and display solution means that its technology
can be adapted to a wide array of applications and form factors. We
combine our hardware, software, and algorithms to unlock value for our
customers by providing them a differentiated advanced solution for a
rapidly evolving, always-on world.
MicroVision has a substantial portfolio of patents relating to laser
beam scanning projection and sensing. MicroVision’s industry leading
technology is a result of its extensive research and development. The
Company is based in Redmond, Washington.