The future of light is here.

The first spectral lighting system designed for children's health — backed by science, inspired by sunlight.

Backed by research from and developed in partnership with

Lumenaros delivers the full light spectrum essential for eye development, energy balance, and brain health. While traditional LEDs leave out critical wavelengths, our technology recreates the beneficial aspects of natural sunlight your child's body needs to thrive.

The science behind what you feel.

The benefits of natural light aren't just emotional — they're biological.

Our research uncovers how light interacts with the body to regulate rhythm, energy, and overall health:

Eyes

Eyes

Multiple light sensors beyond rods and cones control circadian rhythms

Skin

Skin

Contains light-sensitive opsins that help regulate local biological rhythms.

Fat Tissue

Fat Tissue

Light exposure influences metabolism and energy regulation

The process

Light Reaches the Body
Step 1

Light Reaches the Body

Full-spectrum light contacts a child's eyes and skin, carrying important biological signals.

Opsins Light Up
Step 2

Opsins Light Up

Light-sensing proteins throughout the body detect and respond to specific wavelengths.

Signals Travel
Step 3

Signals Travel

Biological messages cascade through neural and hormonal pathways across the body.

Step 4

Rhythms Reset

Sleep deepens, focus sharpens, and development thrives with restored natural light signals.

A day with
Lumenaros

Pre-Dawn

The spectrum difference

Traditional LEDs miss key wavelengths like blue, violet and indigo. Lumenaros brings them back, dynamically adjusting throughout the day to follow the same restorative patterns as natural sunlight.

Sunlight
Sunlight spectrum at dawn
Sunlight spectrum mid-morning
Sunlight spectrum at noon
Sunlight spectrum afternoon
Sunlight spectrum at dusk
Lumenaros
Lumenaros spectrum at dawn
Lumenaros spectrum mid-morning
Lumenaros spectrum at noon
Lumenaros spectrum afternoon
Lumenaros spectrum at dusk
Standard LED
Standard LED spectrum at dawn
Standard LED spectrum mid-morning
Standard LED spectrum at noon
Standard LED spectrum afternoon
Standard LED spectrum at dusk
Sunrise
Midday
Sunset
Sunlight
Lumenaros
Standard LED
Sunrise
Midday
Sunset

What we've seen so far.

"I just feel better and less anxious when I’m in the room and the lights are on."
NICU Parent
NICU Parent
0%of teachers noticed positive change in behavior, attention, or mood
0%of parents described the lights as "softer" or "calming"
0%of parents were excited about having Lumenaros in their child's daycare room

The science behind the light.

Targets opsins in the body

Targets opsins in the body

Activates OPN3, OPN4, and OPN5 light-sensing proteins found in eyes, skin, & fat tissue to regulate biological rhythms.

Backed by 150+ peer-reviewed studies

Our technology is grounded in decades of research from Nature, Cell, and leading academic institutions worldwide.

Backed by 150+ peer-reviewed studies
Developed by experts at Cincinnati Children's

Developed by experts at Cincinnati Children's

Created in partnership with world renowned pediatric researchers and ophthalmologists focused on child health.

"Light is one of the most powerful regulators of human biology — and we're only beginning to understand its full impact on development."
James M. Greenberg, MD
James M. Greenberg, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
"Our research shows that specific wavelengths, particularly in the violet range, play critical roles in eye health that we can no longer ignore."
Richard A. Lang, PhD
Richard A. Lang, PhD Director, Visual Systems Group, Cincinnati Children's
"At our core, we are driven by the opportunity to improve human health at scale. In collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, our team is translating leading-edge research into technology that can meaningfully impact millions of lives."
Dave Theus
Dave Theus CEO - Lumenaros