Imaging joins analysis as Spectricity and Luluab work together on a mobile skincare analysis solution for smartphones, using artificial intelligence.
Spectricity and Lululab have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to use the former’s miniaturised multispectral image sensor technology developed for smartphones, to create new ‘smart’ skincare applications using the latter’s expertise in AI-powered skin analysis.
Spectral signatures embedded in the images can provide insights for skin analysis, says Spectricity, whose multispectral imaging cameras capture light from the visible to the near-infrared ranges, through 16 colour channels instead of RGB cameras’ three, and feature a small enough form factor to make them suitable for smartphone integration.
Flawless smart mobile integration
Spectricity suggests that its multispectral imagers’ integration with mobile platforms will allow users to experience professional-level skincare advice, from the comfort of their homes. “We are very excited to explore [the] skincare applications of multispectral technology,” said Spectricity CEO, Glenn Vandevoorde, “Lululab’s unique AI technology is well-suited to take advantage of detailed spectral information from our sensors, and revolutionise the field of personalised skincare.”
Working with Lululab
Born from Samsung Research’s C-Lab (Creative Lab) program, an advanced R&D hub focused on developing cutting-edge technologies, Lululab uses image analysis software to provide information on a user’s skin condition and recommend a tailored clinical care and treatment program accordingly.
“The small size of Spectricity’s sensor allows us to integrate the solution in mobile consumer devices and observe detailed skin information that was previously hidden from normal cameras,” said Lululab CEO, Yongjoon Choe. “With this technology, we expect to provide enhanced recommendations and advice with higher detail and accuracy.”
Spectral imaging for mobile
This is not the first time Spectricity has collaborated on a project for smartphone integration, however. The Belgium-based fabless company previously worked with Qualcomm Technology on a project to use spectral imaging to improve camera performance, including taking portraits with more accurate skin tones and enabling new skin health analysis applications.
“We are committed to bringing spectral imaging to smartphones,” said Vandevoorde back in February 2024, describing the Qualcomm collaboration as “a critical step in enabling OEMs to build better cameras for their mobile products and new, differentiated applications that will improve our daily life.”
Spectricity will be presenting its miniaturised, mass-manufacturable spectral image sensor during VISION 2024 from 8-10 October.
