Hedgefog Research
HFR, founded in 2015 and based in Southern California, is an R&D company specializing in the complete lifecycle development of advanced products from early R&D to production. They focus on medical imaging devices, vision testing products, large area flexible electronic circuits, advanced photonic and magnetic sensors, and software development including edge-fog-cloud distributed computing systems for healthcare IT. Their vision care products include the Automated Vision Tester (AVT) for accurate visual performance assessment and the BlueStar surgical endoscope. HFR also develops metrology/sensor platforms like industrial optical scanners and flow meters, and utilizes deep learning for data analysis. Their business model encompasses R&D, contract manufacturing, large area flexible circuit manufacturing, and software development.
Hedgefog Research
HFR, founded in 2015 and based in Southern California, is an R&D company specializing in the complete lifecycle development of advanced products from early R&D to production. They focus on medical imaging devices, vision testing products, large area flexible electronic circuits, advanced photonic and magnetic sensors, and software development including edge-fog-cloud distributed computing systems for healthcare IT. Their vision care products include the Automated Vision Tester (AVT) for accurate visual performance assessment and the BlueStar surgical endoscope. HFR also develops metrology/sensor platforms like industrial optical scanners and flow meters, and utilizes deep learning for data analysis. Their business model encompasses R&D, contract manufacturing, large area flexible circuit manufacturing, and software development.
TL;DR
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: San Pedro, Southern California, United States
Core focus: R&D and product development for medical imaging, vision-testing, sensors, and metrology
Notable products: Dayton Automated Vision Tester (AVT); BlueStar needle endoscope; bendable dust shields
Funding signal: Has received grant funding, including from the U.S. Department of Energy
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Development and production of diagnostics and sensor platforms where precise imaging, sensing, and flexible electronics are required.
Founded
2015
Industry
Research & Development; Medical devices; Sensors & Metrology
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Grant announced/recorded on Aug 26, 2024
Investor Signal
“Has received multiple grants from the U.S. Department of Energy”