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Rochester has long been recognized for its strength in optics, photonics and imaging, supported by universities, research institutions and companies that continue to develop talent and translate technical knowledge into commercial innovation. Circle Optics...
Pavel Peshkovsky first joined Circle Optics as a mechanical engineering co-op while pursuing his degree at Rochester Institute of Technology. After 18 months with Circle Optics, Pavel graduated from RIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and has now...
Circle Optics Engages Public Safety Leaders at the 2026 NYS Public Safety UAS Summit Syracuse, NY — Circle Optics participated in the 2026 New York State Public Safety UAS Summit, co-hosted by NUAIR and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency...
The future of innovation depends on more than breakthrough technology. It depends on the educators who help students discover what is possible. Last week, Circle Optics joined NextCorps in welcoming educators from regional high schools participating in the New York...
After nearly four decades of engineering innovation, mentorship, and thoughtful design, we celebrate Senior Mechanical Engineer Bob Stanchus as he begins a well deserved retirement. Bob's career began with a childhood fascination for drawing, building forts,...
When leaders from the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Growth traveled to Rochester, New York, they were engaging directly with the companies, technologies, and regional partnerships strengthening America's Defense Industrial Base and accelerating the...
At Circle Optics, we often talk about advancing panoramic imaging for defense, autonomy, aerospace, and robotics. But breakthrough technology is only one part of earning the trust of government customers. The systems behind the technology must be just as resilient....
As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, we are reminded that America's greatest strength has never rested solely in its geography, its resources, or even its institutions. Throughout our history, our strength has come from people willing to serve...
At Circle Optics, Inc., innovation is most meaningful when it moves beyond possibility and into real world application. This month’s Panoramic Perspective Recap highlights how stitch free panoramic perception, trusted partnerships, and systems level thinking are...
Insights from the Circle Optics Team at XPONENTIAL 2026 Why Situational Intelligence Matters in the Future of Autonomy Insights from the Circle Optics Team at XPONENTIAL 2026 When the future of autonomy gathers in one place, the most valuable...
At SOF Week, one message came through clearly: technologies that strengthen situational awareness, reduce complexity, and accelerate transition to mission deployment are urgently needed. For Circle Optics, this year’s conversations reinforced the growing...
Circle Optics's mechanical engineers Carlos M. Terrero and Bob Stanchus participated in a Lunch & Learn organized for this year’s Luminate Accelerator cohort, focused on the role design, rapid prototyping, and engineering iteration play in bringing innovative...
Last night’s GENIUS NY Finals demonstrated once again why Central New York continues to emerge as one of the nation’s leading regions for uncrewed systems, autonomy, AI, and advanced sensing technologies. Congratulations to Flox Intelligence, recipient of the $1...
Circle Optics recently supported a Senior Design project at Rochester Institute of Technology focused on ruggedizing a 360 degree camera enclosure system designed to prevent water ingress and withstand impact forces. The work reflects a growing need for imaging...
(© Deepnight) Image showing the difference between standard night vision and Deepnight Night Vision.
Synergy is one of the core values of Circle Optics, and the company benefits directly from the strength of the technology ecosystem across Greater Rochester. Programs like the Technology Woman of the Year Awards, led by TechRochester, play a meaningful role in that...
“I really liked it, especially the fact that it was a group activity. I met everybody here, and it was really nice to get to know you all. It felt like a community-level event rather than just an interview.” That reflection from one of the student guests captures...
Real Time Immersion at Golisano Institute Most business education happens after the fact, when outcomes are already known and decisions can be explained in hindsight. At Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, the model is different. Students are...
This is Part One of a three part series by Jennifer Sertl On March 26, leaders across defense, robotics, and venture gathered in New York City at the offices of Pillsbury for the annual Drones and Robotics event hosted by GENIUS NY and ff Venture Capital. This marked...
by Mitchell Baller, Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Circle Optics Circle Optics attended NVIDIA's GTC conference this year to learn about state-of-the-art applications that can leverage our panoramic camera systems. We attended technical...
Steve Feller, Software Manager, Circle Optics NVIDIA GTC is a portal to how AI, robotics, and autonomous systems are actually being built. For Circle Optics, the purpose of attending is not visibility. It is to understand how these systems are being designed and...
Each year, TechRochester brings the Greater Rochester technology community together to recognize the individuals shaping its future. Now in its 26th year, the Tech Woman of the Year Awards continues to reflect the strength, depth, and momentum of a region...
Leadership and Ecosystem Alignment Michael Robbins leads AUVSI with a focus on one team mentality, active communication, and service. These are not abstract principles. They translate into how decisions are made and how progress happens across a complex, multi...
Next week, Steve Feller, Engineering Manager at Circle Optics, Inc. Optics, and Mitchell Baller, Senior Imaging Software Engineer, will be attending NVIDIA GTC in San Jose.GTC brings together leaders across AI, accelerated computing, and computer vision to explore...
Circle Optics is proud to announce the promotion of Grace Annese to Senior Software Engineer, recognizing her growing leadership and technical contributions to the company’s imaging and perception systems. Annese joined Circle Optics three years ago after completing...
When Thomas Bidwell first joined Circle Optics in 2019, the company was still in its formative phase, building early Hydra systems and learning in real time what it meant to engineer precision panoramic hardware. Bidwell was among the first ten employees. His title...
Recognizing the Women Helping Shape the Future of Imaging and AI At its core, the work of Circle Optics is about perception. The company develops technologies that allow machines and humans to see complex environments more clearly, capturing information across wide...
When The Tech Garden reintroduced itself as the INSPYRE Innovation Hub, the public conversation focused on capital investment and physical transformation. The building matters. The brand matters. But infrastructure alone does not scale companies. Programming does....