Projects
THEIA
AI-Enabled Multiview Deflectometry for Curved Glass
2025 – 2028
THEIA is a research and development project focused on AI-enabled multiview deflectometry for curved transparent components.
The project brings together Snellium, VUB/ETRO and VUB/R&MM, with support from Innoviris through the Joint R&D – Physical AI programme.
THEIA addresses two demanding applications where precise optical and geometrical inspection is essential: automotive glazing for ADAS systems and intraocular lenses (IOLs) used in ophthalmic applications.
From Multiple Views to Intelligent Inspection
The project combines multiview deflectometry, optical metrology and artificial intelligence to develop new methods for characterizing the geometry and optical properties of curved transparent components.
The objective is to move towards more flexible and automated inspection technologies capable of providing detailed and quantitative information about complex optical surfaces.
Two Applications, One Optical Technology
Automotive Glazing
Characterizing windshield geometry and optical properties in areas dedicated to ADAS systems.
Intraocular Lenses
Characterizing the optical and geometrical properties of lenses used to restore vision following cataract surgery.
THEIA builds on Snellium’s software-based deflectometry technology and explores its potential for automated industrial inspection.