Applied Electrodynamics

About Applied Electrodynamics

Applied Electrodynamics Inc. is developing a radio-wave-based imaging system, WaveSight, designed to see through solid materials. The company's mission is to render the hidden physical world machine-readable across the electromagnetic spectrum. This technology is positioned as a new type of camera that uses radio waves to create high-resolution, 1mm-accuracy, to-scale point cloud images of objects concealed behind surfaces like walls. It functions in real-time on a handheld device. The company was founded in 2026 by Bilgehan Avser, Brian Huppi, Paul Leutheuser, and George McLean and is backed by Y Combinator. The founding team has a background in shipping industry-defining hardware, with experience from companies like Apple and Google, and co-inventing products such as the iPhone touchscreen and the Nest Learning Thermostat. Founder Bil Avser, who holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, previously led antenna technologies at Apple for multiple iPhone generations before serving as Head of Technology at Humane. Applied Electrodynamics is initially targeting the construction industry, providing a tool to map structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within walls and ceilings. The platform is also intended for industrial inspection, allowing for quality assurance by confirming hidden assembly conditions and part presence. Further applications extend to security screening, enabling the inspection of bags and packages for both metallic and non-metallic items away from traditional checkpoints.