a lighting system for delivering a dynamic , fully customized , and automatic illumination to a subject . the lighting system comprises a programmable light unit for emitting a programmed pattern and spectra of illumination , a sensor pod comprising an array of sensors for detecting ambient lighting conditions and subject characteristics , a control unit for allowing a user to program the lighting system , and a processing unit for analyzing data from the sensor pod and control unit to construct an optimal lighting profile in accordance therewith . the lighting system generates light in accordance with the lighting profile which is fully optimized in spectrum , intensity , color , contrast , temperature , angle , and focus for any given environment , subject and task .