[Telephone start-up morning coffee episode 1174] Modigence Vision

“Startup Morning Coffee” is a YouTube program hosted by CEO Telephone Sung, which airs live on the “Phone Sung’s CNTV” channel at 8:40 a.m. every day, introducing the core capabilities and market potential of various startups, as well as becoming a useful information platform for those interested in the startup ecosystem through interactive communication with viewers through real-time comments.

1. Which Modigence Vision Company?

Modigence Vision is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) vision technology to provide essential key solutions to accelerate the roboticization of industrial sites and living spaces. The company provides 3D camera platforms and integrated vision solutions for AI vision systems, which are soon responsible for the role of “robot’s eyes” that allow robots to recognize and judge their surroundings three-dimensionally. Their technology is currently playing a key role in the service robot field, such as cleaning robots and serving robots, focusing on the commercial robot market. Modigence Vision is currently carrying out a project to support CNT Tech’s initial start-up package.

2. Key Points of Modigence Vision

Modigence Vision’s most powerful core competency in the market is its ability to provide a one-stop solution that combines software and hardware technology. They do not only deliver simple 3D wide-field camera modules, but also organize and provide an integrated system (SOC system) including vision algorithms and processing boards suitable for them. In particular, existing camera module companies are focusing on mass production to overcome the shortcomings of lack of software technology, and Modigence Vision is differentiating through uniform software optimization technology.

3. One-point comment of Telephony

Modigence Vision has a lot of experience in developing and mass-producing stereo cameras for robot vacuum cleaners as well as in the field of 3D wide-field cameras for medical devices, suggesting that their technology is based on field-proven skills and is expected to grow in the future.

Customize the ‘eye’ of the industry with domestic solutions

Pangyo Startup Zone is the nation’s largest start-up support cluster established in 2017 by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to foster promising startups in new industries, and is currently jointly operated by the Korea Startup Promotion Agency and the Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center. It has established itself as a center of the start-up ecosystem as it can enjoy high-quality acceleration and investment attraction opportunities at the Gyeonggi Innovation Center. Meet the CEO of a tenant company who dreams of becoming a unicorn in the future.

[2025 Pangyo Start-up Zone Interview 3] Kim Dae-hee, CEO of ModigenceVision

As automation and intelligent innovation accelerate throughout the industry, 3D vision technology that replaces the human eye is emerging as a key infrastructure. The size of the global 3D machine vision market is expected to grow from about $2.5 billion in 2023 to more than $7 billion by 2030 with an average annual growth rate of nearly 15%. In particular, demand in B2B industries such as industrial robots, logistics automation, and smart factories is on the rise. In particular, the Asia-Pacific region is leading investment in 3D sensing technology, focusing on manufacturing industries such as semiconductors and displays.

Amid this trend, domestic startups that overcome the limitations of uniform global solutions and provide integrated hardware and AI (artificial intelligence) software optimized for the customer environment are drawing attention. Founded in 2023, “ModigenceVision” is creating a new wind in the market with “customizing 3D vision solutions” tailored to the complex and diverse needs of industrial sites.

Q. What kind of business is it

ModigenceVision is a combination of the Gyeongsang dialect of “gathering” and “divergence.” It contains the management philosophy of “creating new values by gathering technologies.” We are a B2B company that develops and delivers 3D camera-based hardware platforms and AI-based 3D vision solutions customized for 3D vision solutions. With recent advances in AI, attempts to apply 3D vision solutions in various fields are increasing. We integrate 3D vision technology and expand it to AI to build the core infrastructure of intelligent robots and smart systems, and provide products and technologies for customers to use it customarily. Under the philosophy that perfect hardware must be preceded in order to implement perfect software, we are focusing on optimizing hardware and software.

Q. What is the main business service and how does it work

AI-based 3D vision solutions are key. It can be said to be a smart vision technology company that realizes automation, efficiency, and intelligence across the industry. Its main items are ToF (Time-of-Flight) 3D camera hardware platforms and customized vision solutions, expanding their application in logistics, robots, and smart factories.

Our company’s 3D camera generates 3D images in real time by quickly and accurately measuring the distance to the object based on the ToF sensor. In addition, self-developed AI algorithms are combined to perform precise vision processing even in complex environments such as volume recognition, spatial analysis, and object identification. The ToF method calculates the distance by measuring the time when light is reflected back from the object, which is advantageous for real-time processing and provides stable performance even in environments with complex lighting. But we also offer stereo methods. This is because the stereo method is highly utilized depending on the application field and the characteristics of the product. In addition to simply detecting the optimal route in the logistics system, AI can efficiently manage loading, storage, and movement.

The key is to create hardware optimized for the application. It’s not just about buying a camera and connecting it to USB. The desired resolution or specific function should be fixed according to the environment, and the function and performance of the hardware should be supported according to the needs of the application such as measurement distance.

Q. I’m curious about the history of establishing a business

It was established in 2023 with the goal of advancing the future of smart automation through the popularization and commercialization of industrial 3D vision technology. We noted that while existing 3D vision solutions are useful in formalized environments, they show limitations in the diversity and complexity of industrial sites. In particular, as most of the domestic camera module companies moved to China, there was a great sense of problem that there was no company that made proper industrial cameras in Korea. I wanted to create a foundation for other 3D vision companies to minimize their hardware concerns and focus on their businesses.

As the existing global solution pursues versatility, it is difficult to apply on-site customization and has a high cost structure. Our company started its business with the goal of “Let’s provide an integrated 3D camera hardware platform and AI vision solution optimized for the user environment.”

Starting with the selection of a preliminary start-up package in 2023, the corporation was established on June 22. Starting in 2024, the company has been conducting PoC related to Hanwha Vision and logistics systems, and aims to mass-produce them in 2026. It also aims to develop a camera that is registered as a vendor of Samsung Electronics and enters medical devices, complete production at the end of this year, and mass-produce it in the first half of next year. This year, technology was recognized through the selection of IBK Changgong, the selection of outstanding companies in the venture camp of the Korea Technology Guarantee Fund, and the award of the World IT Show 2025 Innovation Award. Participation in CES 2026 next year has been confirmed, and an application is also being prepared to win the Innovation Award.

Q. What is the current market situation and competitiveness

The global 3D vision system market is expected to grow to more than $7 billion by 2030. Although the existing market was led by global companies focused on general-purpose products, Korean companies are receiving positive reviews for being able to quickly build a system optimized for the actual industrial environment by combining a platform that can be designed on-site and AI solutions.

The biggest strength is platform-based customization. It provides optimal design from camera hardware to software by analyzing the structure, illumination, distance, and temperature of the site. It is a method of making a lineup of resolution, angle of view, processor, and interface that customers want in advance and suggesting and testing them. Because of this, it is meaningless to divide the fields. Our company is not just a solution company, but a company whose consulting capabilities are important.

In addition, our company’s products are designed based on Edge Computing, allowing real-time data processing in the field without server interworking. Cloud computing, which is popular these days, has clear limitations in industrial sites where real-time processing is important. As soon as data is transferred to the cloud, it is bound to be slower than running directly on physical hardware. We provide integrated hardware, software, communication modules, and UI as a single platform to reduce the development period and deployment cost of our customers. Collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Hanwha Vision proves this.

Q. Please let me know the current status of investment attraction and new business plans in the future

It attracted seed investment from accelerators in 2024, and accumulated investment so far is worth about 400 million won. The Pre-A round is currently underway, and in the second half of 2026, it aims to attract follow-up investments worth 5 to 6 billion won through the Series-A round. Next year’s sales target is 5 billion won to 7 billion won, and the insufficient funds are also considered to operate facility funds through the Small and Medium Venture Business Promotion Corporation.

It also plans to launch a subscription-type service in the form of a service-type vision (VaaS) in 2026. It is an integrated package model that provides data collection, analysis, visualization, and operational automation. It is planning to launch a real-time volume metric system in 2028, which will be an innovation in 3D vision. In the mid- to long-term, it aims to list technical special cases around 2030 by achieving annual sales of 10 billion won and expanding its production base.

Q. What helped you as a resident of the Gyeonggi Creative Economy Innovation Center

I moved in in the first half of 2025 and received various consulting and demo day opportunities such as law, accounting, marketing, and patents as well as space support. This became a turning point in practical commercialization, where technology development leads to actual customer acquisition and investment attraction. In particular, regular strategic coaching by professional mentors was of great help in finding customers, sales strategies, and pitching advancement. The support and network of Gyeonggi Changgyeong served as a decisive catalyst for early technology startups to leap to the scale-up stage. In the future, we will continue to work with Gyeonggi Changgyeong to become a vision technology company that opens the future of the industry.

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KiboVenture Camp Individual Demo Day Grand Prize

ModigenceVision, a startup selected for the Technology Guarantee Fund accelerating program ‘Kibo Venture Camp’,won the grand prize at the individual demo day of the accelerator (AC)Tap Angel Partners ModigenceVision, a 3D camera and vision solution company, announced on the 8th that it won the grand prize at the demo day held at Dream Plus in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 16th of last month. Based on this, ModigenceVision also advanced to the 16th integrated demo day of Kibo Venture Camp on the 24th of the same month.

Established in 2023, ModigenceVision develops AI-based customized 3D camera hardware platforms and vision solutions. It provides customized 3D cameras and vision systems to various industries such as robots, logistics, and smart factories. Kibo Venture Camp is a program in which Kibo collaborates with private ACs to nurture and support promising startups. The Technology Credit Guarantee Fund provides a guarantee limit of up to 1.5 billion won to excellent companies within the top 25% of selected companies, recommends companies for guaranteed investment, and provides ongoing support for attracting private investment. In addition, it links various financial and non-financial programs such as R&D (research and development) technology transfer and management consulting to help increase business competitiveness.Tap Angel Partners selected and nurtured 15 startups, including ModigenceVision, in the 16th batch held this year. Participating companies received guarantee support from Kibo and mentoring and consulting from Tap Angel Partners.

Kim Dae-hee, CEO of ModigenceVision, said, “This award allowed us to confirm the potential of our technology and the expectations of the market.” Regarding the Kibo Venture Camp, he said, “It was an opportunity to advance our commercialization strategy and establish a realistic business direction through mentoring and the know-how of senior companies.” He added, “Being selected as an excellent company helped us secure working capital, and in particular, the know-how to overcome the difficulties of sales and networking as a B2B startup was a great help.”CEO Kim said, “We plan to enter various industries by applying various vision solutions based on our solid vision hardware,” and “We will grow into a company recognized in the global market.”

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Photo: Kim Dae-hee, CEO of Modigens Vision (left), is receiving an award from officials at the ‘Kibo Venture Camp’ individual demo day. / Photo = Tap Angel Partners

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Reporter Lee Jin-ho
2025.03.12

Daehee Kim, CEO of ModigenceVision, provides customized 3D vision solutions optimized for the application fields and characteristics of customer products. Customized production is based on a diverse lineup of 2D/3D cameras, SoCs, and interface modules.

ModigenceVision is a company that develops and manufactures customized hardware and software related to 3D vision systems. It was founded by CEO Daehee Kim in June 2023. CEO Kim has a Ph.D. in image engineering from the Graduate School of Advanced Imaging Science at Chung-Ang University, where he studied image processing, computer vision-based image analysis and improvement, object detection and recognition, and 3D vision processing.

Based on his knowledge of image engineering, he worked for about seven years at ‘N’, a camera module manufacturer. During his tenure, he was in charge of Stereo Vision and ToF (Time of Flight) camera modules, process facilities, and mass production process setup, and has experience supplying robot vacuum cleaners and medical devices to ‘S’, a major domestic company. Based on this experience, he founded ModigenceVision.

CEO Kim said, “The company name ModigenceVision means ‘gathering and distributing technology’,” and introduced it as “a company that develops and manufactures hardware and software related to 3D vision systems based on image sensor-based camera modules and 3D camera modules.”

ModigenceVision’s target markets include robots and smart systems (smart factories, smart farms, etc.), defense, medicine, and other fields. CEO Kim said, “We expect that the depth data obtained from the 3D camera will be applied to products and fields that require autonomous driving, digital twins, and 3D analysis.” He added, “In particular, vision systems are being introduced to various fields and products due to the development of artificial intelligence, and their applications are expected to expand further.”

ModigenceVision’s flagship item is a 3D camera module. Currently, two types of camera modules are in prototype development based on the ToF sensor, with the goal of launching them in March 2025. The products are delivered to customers as DVK (development kits) for testing and promotion. In the future, they will be designed, developed, and manufactured in a customized manner to reflect customer needs.

“ModigenceVision’s business is in the B2B format, where the camera module is used as a component in the customer’s product. At this time, peripheral devices (RGB camera, SoC board, interface board, camera driver, etc.) are required so that the customer can use the camera module freely. Therefore, we provide convenience by configuring a customized package with the camera module to reflect the customer’s needs. In particular, many prospective customers lack the technology and manpower for vision systems. Therefore, ModigenceVision provides 3D vision system and algorithm development services.”

Existing 3D cameras are off-the-shelf products, so customers must purchase them and develop products according to the components. However, ModigenceVision’s camera modules can be optimized for customers’ products, enabling them to create the best solutions.

“ModigenceVision’s ToF camera module can be developed with high resolution, long distance, and fewer resources compared to existing ToF-based camera modules. And because it is manufactured by removing unnecessary functions, it can be produced at a lower price than off-the-shelf products. We support software technologies related to camera drivers and systems required to apply the camera module. This reduces time and cost, and when 3D vision algorithms and applications are required, we provide services to support customers’ areas of weakness (human resources, technology).”

ModigenceVision was selected for FreeTips in December 2024 and attracted seed investment from 99 Degrees Investment Association No. 1. In 2025, it plans to pursue deep-tech TIPS and attract additional investment.

Regarding his motivation for starting the business, CEO Kim said:
“The structure of Korea’s camera module industry is focused on mass production, such as mobile and automotive, and prioritizes manufacturing capabilities rather than self-development. As a result, small businesses that produce small quantities of products or newly apply cameras have to use ready-made products from China rather than making and using the desired form. In this case, technical support is often lacking, and it is difficult to review issues that arise due to cameras in advance when developing products. I decided to start a business because I thought I could target a niche market in an industrial structure where existing module companies do not provide support due to small quantities.”

After founding the company, CEO Kim said, “I feel a sense of accomplishment when I personally develop the ideas I had while working at the company on ‘how to meet customer needs’ and when my thoughts are proven right through technical support.”

ModigenceVision members are all developers, consisting of hardware, optical, and mechanical design engineers who can develop 3D cameras and peripheral devices, as well as software personnel who can develop 3D vision systems, algorithms, and applications.

Regarding future plans, CEO Kim said, “ModigenceVision will launch various special cameras, starting with 3D cameras, which are the basis of vision systems required by various industries. We will present a digital twin-based platform to the world by grafting vision algorithms centered on hardware-based camera systems.”

“Until now, vision systems have been in a two-dimensional world. However, this world is composed of three dimensions. ModigenceVision will present technology that can project real-world space as it is into digital three dimensions.”

Date of Establishment: June 2023
Main Business: 3D Camera module, RGB Camera module, SoC board, Interface board, Vision system & Algorithm Development
Achievements: Completed delivery of cameras for domestic delivery robots; development of 3D cameras and systems for logistics volume detection systems

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[interview]Customized camera modules and solutions

Lee Jinho.2024-03-12 21:50:11

Kim Dae-hee, CEO of Modigence Vision.-Develop and manufacture 2D or 3D camera modules to meet customer needs -3D Camera will be released in the second half of 2024 under the brand name ‘MARU’

[Han Kyung-Job & Joy = Reporter Lee Jin-ho] Modigence Vision is a startup that provides customized camera modules and solutions. It was established by CEO Kim Dae-hee (43) in June 2023.

CEO Kim earned a doctorate in video engineering by majoring in video processing and computer vision, and has worked at Samsung Electronics’ camera module manufacturer, “Treega,” for about seven years.

CEO Kim introduced, “Modigence Vision is a combination of the Gyeongsang dialect ‘Modi’, which means ‘to gather’, and ‘divergence’, which means ‘to gather and dissipate’ technology.”

Camera modules are used in many products, but additional technical support is required for actual product application. For example, there should be technical support for camera operation, such as ISP tuning, driver ringing-up, etc. And depending on the characteristics of the product, various conditions such as the shape and size of the module, the angle of view, and the interface must be met.

“In order to apply the camera module to the product, the customer must have prior camera technology. For example, in the case of Samsung Electronics, camera-related technologies are more complicated than expected, as there is a separate camera lab. ModigenceVision helps customers apply cameras to new products through all relevant technical support, as well as developing and manufacturing 2D or 3D camera modules that can meet their needs.”

Currently, two 5M RGB modules, one ToF Camera, SerDes board, UVC board, and viewer programs will be developed and promoted and sold. In addition, more specifications of camera and technical support services will be provided.

Modigence Vision has ToF sensor-based 3D camera development and manufacturing technology and will launch 3D cameras in the second half of 2024 under the brand name ‘MARU’. This product can replace Intel’s ‘Real Sense’, which is the most representative of 3D cameras, and has better performance than ‘Real Sense’ in terms of measurement distance and accuracy.

“Camera modules are used as a part of electronics and we need to meet industry players who need cameras rather than general public relations and marketing strategies. So, we are currently attracting customers based on the developed prototype products. In the future, we will be able to meet more customers through exhibitions, homepages, articles, and more.”

Currently, Modigence Vision has signed or is discussing development and mass production contracts with delivery robots, wearable devices, and logistics industry system companies as customers.

How did CEO Kim start his own business? “The structure of South Korea’s camera module industry is focused on mass production, such as mobile and automotive, and is focused on manufacturing capabilities rather than self-development. As a result, small businesses to newly apply small-scale products or cameras must use Chinese ready-made products rather than creating and using the desired form. In this case, technical support is often not available, and it is difficult to review the issues caused by the camera during product development. I thought we could target a niche market with an industrial structure that is not supported by existing module companies because it is small. In particular, in the case of ToF camera, one of the strengths, when selling camera modules alone, the customer identified the problem that it was difficult to apply to the product and decided that the ToF camera system should be built and sold to solve this problem. Based on this judgment, we are currently discussing collaboration agreements with large companies as well.”

After the start-up, CEO Kim said, “I feel rewarded when I develop my own concerns about ‘how to meet the needs of customers’, which I thought about while working at the company, and prove one by one that my thoughts are not wrong through technical support.”

Modigence Vision consists of all four development personnel, including CEO Kim. All of them are members with more than 10 years of development experience related to cameras and have experience from development to mass production.

Regarding future plans, CEO Kim said, “We will continue to research and develop so that cameras can be easily applied to more fields.” “We want to become a company that advances into innovative industries such as AR, VR and metaverse by researching and developing elemental technologies and systems in the computer vision field based on camera modules and manufacturing as well as developed cameras.”

Date of establishment: June 2023
Products/Solutions : RGB camera module, 3D camera module, Computer Vision algorithm, EVK board
Performance: Suwon University Preliminary Start-up Package Selectionjinho2323@hankyung.com

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