Emesent
Australian CSIRO spin-out developing SLAM-based LiDAR mapping, drone autonomy, and data analytics solutions for GPS-denied environments in mining, AEC, defense, and public safety.
- CEO / Founder
- Charles Miller
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $17M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Hovermap (autonomous drone/robot payload for SLAM LiDAR mapping), Emesent GX1 (all-in-one SLAM, RTK, 360° pano, LiDAR handheld scanner), Aura (data processing software), Commander (autonomy software), Cortex (autonomous exploration software)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology originally developed at CSIRO, enabling autonomous mapping without GPS.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Autonomous SLAM-based mapping and data analytics enabling operations in GPS-denied and hazardous environments without human intervention.
How They Differentiate
CSIRO-originated SLAM IP with focus on fully autonomous GPS-denied navigation, integrated hardware+software stack (Hovermap, GX1, Aura, Cortex) rather than point solutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Mining companies, AEC firms, defense agencies, and public safety organizations operating in complex or hazardous environments.
Industry Verticals
Mining, AEC/Construction, Defense, Geospatial, Oil and Gas, Public Safety
Competitors
Exyn Technologies; GeoSLAM; Kaarta
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from 7 to 130 staff between 2019-2022; 300+ clients in 40+ countries as of 2022; annual revenue increased 400% YoY as of 2020; 250% revenue growth in 2021; 109 employees as of mid-2026
Major Milestones
2025: Raised $17M including $10M strategic investment from Australia's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation to scale manufacturing and expand into defense; launched Emesent GX1 handheld/vehicle mobile LiDAR scanner.
Notable Customers
BHP, Rio Tinto, Unmanned Aerial Services (UAS), Mining Plus, Sonto