Xiaomi, one of the world's leading smartphone companies, in cooperation with Leica Camera AG, announced the establishment of the Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute. The establishment of this institute is an important step in the smartphone industry. With optical technology being the heart of the institute. It combines integrated multidisciplinary sciences, including digital imaging technology and artificial intelligence technology.
The Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute sets industry standards for developing mobile optical performance from the ground up. It raises the bar in both technology and user experience. “This project places great emphasis on philosophy, technology and user experience. The new flagship smartphone in mobile photography, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, will serve as an important starting point in developing standards. This is practically including superior optical performance in mobile photography.” It is scheduled to be launched this month.
The Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute will continue to promote profound innovation in optical technology for mobile photography. Its goal is to create an advanced mobile optical imaging system. The institute focuses on four key technical factors, leveraging the core strengths of both Leica and Xiaomi: ultra-precision optical lens design in a compact size, delivering advanced performance in computational photography, and adhering to the most stringent optical standards for optics. Conduct research and apply optoelectronic technology. (latest optoelectronic technology)
To achieve this goal, Xiaomi and Leica have invested resources. Many have assembled a team of over 200 experts led by Sir Peter Carby, the legendary optical designer who created the fourth generation of Leica lenses, including iconic designs such as the Noctilux and Series. APO will serve as optics expert, while Zeng .
Xiaomi supports the institute's strong R&D resources. At present there are three major laboratories in Beijing. It focuses on camera hardware, photography, and objective and subjective assessment of image quality. Spread over an area of 2,644 square metres, it is one of the best, largest and most automated camera laboratories.
Mr. William Lu, Partner and Chairman of Xiaomi Group, said: “For more than a hundred years, Leica has been committed to producing world-class optical lenses. It is a combination of complex optical engineering and precision manufacturing. Xiaomi believes that “light is the foundation of the image” and is its backbone and cornerstone. By “providing depth to reality”, we will leverage the strengths of both parties through the Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute to expand the optical capabilities of mobile photography and take the lead in the era of Continuous photography via mobile phone.”
Mr. Matthias Harsch, CEO of Leica Camera AG, said: “Our cooperation with Xiaomi The past two years have been amazing. We have successfully integrated Leica's unique photographic experience into the world of mobile photography, for example through the use of co-designed Leica Summilux optical lenses. The optical system used in Xiaomi 14 Ultra is our latest collaboration. It aims to lead the way in today's generation of brilliant optical Summilux lens-based photography on mobile. With a reputation spanning more than a century and in the field of optics, this innovation is legendary for Leica. The establishment of the Xiaomi x Leica Optical Institute brings together leading teams from both sides of the optics field and is jointly dedicated to leading the new era in mobile photography. Go beyond the limits of mobile photography and create an advanced mobile optical imaging system designed specifically for our times.
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