NESS ZIONA, Israel, June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumus, the pioneering developer
of reflective (geometric) waveguide technology for augmented
reality (AR) eyewear, and AddOptics, the renowned provider of
cutting-edge prescription lens solutions, today announced a
strategic partnership to redefine immersive AR glasses experiences
for users worldwide.
Traditional AR displays often struggle to accurately simulate
depth perception, resulting in virtual content feeling detached or
distant from the real world. AddOptics has developed an innovative
optical lens approach to address this challenge, enabling a unique
push-pull method based on the additive property of thin lens
diopters.
By combining a positive diopter lens (+0.50 D) with an equal but
opposite negative diopter lens (-0.50 D), the company has created a
combined lens system with no net optical power (0.00 D) that brings
the virtual image to the ideal viewing distance of a couple of
meters while keeping the wearer's view of physical world
unchanged. AddOptics has proven to be an ideal partner for
this collaboration, due to their expertise in creating lenses that
are exceptionally thin, lightweight and ultra-flat – essential for
precise waveguide bonding – and their innovative lens designs with
unique, sharp edges enhance the integration of light engines.
With this partnership, Lumus' Z-Lens 2D reflective waveguide
architecture will be seamlessly integrated into AddOptics'
state-of-the-art prescription lens, allowing users to enjoy
immersive AR experiences without compromising on visual acuity or
precision. Whether AR glasses are used for work applications,
gaming and beyond, the joint solution will enable users to see
virtual content with the same clarity as real-world objects.
"At Lumus, we are committed to making all-purpose AR eyewear a
reality," said Eli Glikman, Chief
Product Officer at Lumus. "Our collaboration with AddOptics
demonstrates the unique value of reflective or geometric waveguides
by adding corrective lenses directly to our waveguides. AddOptics
shares our mission of improving the overall experience to users,
and our partnership represents a significant step forward in
readying AR glasses for the masses. Together, we're overcoming
roadblocks that have dampened user experiences to deliver a new
level of comfort and performance in a form factor practically
indistinguishable from traditional eyewear."
Introduced last year, Z-Lens features an innovative, lightweight
optical engine and industry-leading resolution color uniformity and
brightness to offer superb image quality while answering the
demands of consumers for natural-looking, unobtrusive AR
glasses.
Lumus' reflective waveguide technology is the only waveguide
that allows direct bonding of prescription lenses. This capability
allows AddOptics to bond its prescription lenses directly to Lumus'
waveguide without bulky, heavy inserts, resulting in a
groundbreaking optical solution that seamlessly merges virtual
content with the real world.
Furthermore, while the baseline solution features no net optical
power, AddOptics can further customize its lens based on a wearer's
prescription levels so the user can experience true-to-life
near-to-eye experiences in the same sleek form factor.
"We are thrilled to partner with Lumus to bring our prescription
lens solutions to the forefront of AR technology," said Joris
Biskop, CEO of AddOptics. "Our collaboration offers users a
seamless way to address the more than 70% of people who require
corrective lenses to interact with digital content through AR
glasses. By pairing our prescription lenses with Lumus' reflective
waveguides, we're creating personalized AR experiences tailored to
the unique visual needs of each user."
For the press kit, click here.
About AddOptics:
AddOptics is revolutionizing the way prescription lenses are
manufactured. Having developed a novel, hybrid manufacturing
technology, combining 3D printing with traditional casting,
AddOptics is able to manufacture thinner and lighter lenses,
containing complex (mounting) structures and freeform surfaces. The
design freedom inherent to this technology allows the manufacturing
of prescription lenses with integrated waveguide technology, at
scale. AddOptics mission is to become the new standard for
prescription lenses, meeting the ever evolving demands of the AR
and smart eyewear industry.
About Lumus:
Lumus reflective waveguides set an industry benchmark for AR
image quality. Far brighter than other solutions, Lumus is the only
waveguide ideally suited for outdoor usage. With up to 10X better
luminance efficiency over competing waveguides and supply chain
partners like Quanta and SCHOTT, Lumus is the leading choice for
OEMs making AR glasses. Lumus waveguide technology provides
unparalleled color uniformity and a true white due to the
straight-forward light path inherent in its architecture.
Lumus co-developed manufacturing processes with its world class
supply chain partners including Quanta Computer Inc. and SCHOTT, to
achieve scalability for mass manufacturing. The company is the
leading designer of reflective waveguide technology at the core of
several existing AR products including Thales' Scorpion full-color
head mounted display, Augmedics xVision system for guiding
surgeons, MediThinQ's medical devices, Lenovo's ThinkReality A6
released in 2019 as well as Thirdeye's X2 MR Glasses.
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