Tokyo, Japan – October 15, 2024 – Circle Optics, a leader in real-time panoramic imaging solutions, is proud to announce its participation in CEATEC 2024, one of the world’s largest digital innovation exhibitions. Andrew Kurtz, the Chief Research Officer (CRO) of Circle Optics, is representing the company at the event, which is being held at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Tokyo, Japan.
Circle Optics is exhibiting as a sponsored guest company of the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO) at their Global Startup Discovery booth, located in the Next Generation Park exhibit area. This prime location showcases cutting-edge technology from across the globe, positioning Circle Optics alongside some of the most innovative companies in the world.
“We are extremely grateful to JETRO for this CEATEC sponsorship,” said Mr. Kurtz. “This opportunity allows us to engage with the leading technology companies in Japan and Asia, potentially forging new commercial partnerships and building relationships with future customers.”
At CEATEC 2024, Circle Optics is focusing on its expertise in immersive training, Detect and Avoid (DAA), and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities. These advanced features offer significant value to industries such as defense, aerospace, and industrial training, enabling safer and more efficient operations through enhanced situational awareness.
Circle Optics’ unique panoramic imaging technology provides the high-resolution, real-time data necessary for DAA systems, allowing autonomous vehicles to detect potential hazards and avoid collisions. Additionally, the company’s BVLOS solutions ensure operators can safely monitor and control vehicles beyond their immediate visual range, which is crucial for a variety of industries, including defense and infrastructure inspection.
“Our real-time 360° panoramic imaging system delivers the precision and fidelity required for DAA and BVLOS operations,” added Mr. Kurtz. “These advancements enable immersive training experiences and safer, more efficient remote operations in mission-critical environments.”
With its advanced solutions, Circle Optics aims to revolutionize immersive training and safety protocols across industries by providing high-fidelity data collection, real-time imaging capabilities, and enhanced safety measures for autonomous and remotely operated systems. The company is excited to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

About CEATEC:
CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) is Japan’s largest annual technology trade show, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in IT, electronics, and integrated systems. The event serves as a platform for global companies to demonstrate their latest technological advancements, fostering collaboration across industries. CEATEC attracts leaders, innovators, and professionals from around the world, driving the future of technology and its applications.
About JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. JETRO helps foreign businesses set up in Japan and provides support for Japanese businesses expanding globally, with a strong emphasis on innovation and technology partnerships. applications in aerospace, defense, and immersive learning environments, and is committed to delivering innovation with precision and reliability. Learn more https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/.
About Circle Optics
Circle Optics designs and develops next-generation camera systems that deliver real-time panoramic imaging without post-processing. Known for the world’s only 360-video systems capable of real-time imaging without stitching or gimbals, Circle Optics revolutionizes aerospace, defense, and industrial environments.
Using unique polygonal lenses, the technology eliminates distortion and artifacts, ensuring precise and flawless panoramic imagery. Circle Optics’ innovation streamlines image capture by leveraging lens-based stitching, bypassing traditional digital post-processing challenges. This efficiency enables advanced applications like image recognition, enhancing both performance and operational utility. With a commitment to precision and reliability, Circle Optics is shaping the future of immersive training, Detect and Avoid (DAA), and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities. Learn more www.circleoptics.com.
Circle Optics Contact Information:
Jennifer Sertl
Director of Marketing, Circle Optics
WhatsApp: +1 585 7045202
Email: jennifer@circleoptics.com
Website: www.circleoptics.com



