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Lumus shows off its tech in AR glasses that don't look too dorky
Lumus has developed new AR glasses using its Z-Lens 2D waveguide technology, which reduces the size and weight of the glasses. The glasses have a 2Kx2K resolution, vibrant colors, and a head-up display that can be seen in daylight. They can also be bonded directly to prescription glasses. Lumus has over 430 granted patents and 540 pending patents, making it a potential acquisition target for larger companies in the AR industry.
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Lumus Launches Next Generation 2D 'Z-Lens' Waveguide Architecture: Removing Key Obstacles to Consumer Augmented Reality Glasses
Lumus has announced the introduction of its 2nd generation Z-Lens 2D waveguide architecture for AR glasses. The new technology allows for smaller, lighter AR glasses with high-resolution image quality and seamless Rx integration. The Z-Lens architecture retains the performance advantages of the original Maximus 2D architecture while shrinking the projector module by more than 50%. The new technology will be showcased at CES 2023. Lumus CEO Ari Grobman stated that Z-Lens aligns form and function, eliminating barriers-of-entry for the industry and paving the way for widespread consumer adoption. The company holds numerous patents for augmented reality optics and is a leading choice for OEMs making AR glasses.
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Hands-on: Lumus Prototype AR Glasses Are Smaller & Better Than Ever
Lumus has developed a new waveguide called Maximus, which utilizes 2D image expansion to create a more compact optical engine for AR headsets. The improvements in image quality and size bring Lumus closer to creating truly glasses-sized AR headsets. The company has been working with major technology companies and expects to see its waveguide solution incorporated into a consumer product by 2024.
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Spurred by Customer Demand, Lumus Announces Two New Products Based on Unique 2D Reflective Waveguide Architecture
Lumus, an Israeli augmented reality optics pioneer, is introducing two new products to meet the growing demand for AR glasses in the mass market. The products, Maximus 1080P and Maximus 14402P, are designed for smart glasses and offer different specifications and features. Lumus reflective waveguide technology provides brightness even in sunlight, distortion-free images, and battery efficiency. The company plans to release the Maximus 1080P optical engine in Q3 2022 and the Maximus 14402P optical engine in Q4 2022. The increasing demand for AR wearables and the metaverse is driving the expansion of Lumus product line.
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Latest Lumus Waveguide Shows Retina Resolution & 50° FOV in AR Glasses Form-factor
Lumus, a waveguide company, has developed a prototype called Lumus Maximus that offers impressive retina resolution, brightness, and image uniformity. The prototype uses a reflective waveguide, which provides advantages in light efficiency and transparency. Lumus aims to create AR glasses that are truly glasses-sized. The prototype does not include on-board compute, sensors, or batteries yet. Lumus waveguide technology has the potential to scale to large manufacturing volumes, making it cost-effective. The company has partnered with glass specialty company Schott to achieve favorable costs and increase manufacturing capacity. The article highlights the potential of Lumus waveguide technology in the development of consumer AR glasses.
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The Future of Battle is Looking Up - Lumus Optical
The US Army has awarded Microsoft a $480 million contract to provide customized HoloLens systems for training and fieldwork. This highlights the importance of augmented reality (AR) in the military, particularly in identifying the location of soldiers and enemies. Other countries also have future soldier programs that focus on advancing communication and sensor technology. The use of transparent display technology is crucial for soldiers to control and survey unmanned devices while maintaining situational awareness. Companies like Lumus, Thales Visionix, Elbit Systems, ST Engineering, and Ravn are involved in developing AR solutions for the military. Integrating AR for ground soldiers will be a force multiplier in future battles.
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Surgical AR Company Augmedics Receives FDA Clearance
Israel-based Augmedics Ltd. has received FDA clearance for its augmented reality headset for surgical procedures, called xvision. The headset allows surgeons to see through the patients skin, muscle tissue, and bone in real-time. It is intended for use in spinal and pelvic surgeries. Augmedics has raised $8.3 million in funding to date, in addition to $2.4 million in grant funding from the Israel Innovation Authority.
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Lenovo's Latest AR Headset Features Technology by Israeli Startup Lumus
Lenovo has used Lumus technology in its new ThinkReality A6 headset. Lumus develops transparent AR displays using optical fiber technology. The company has raised $51 million from investors including Alibaba Group, HTC, and Quanta Computer Inc.
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Lumus' new smart glasses displays are AR for everyone
Lumus, a smart eyewear display specialist, showcased its latest Sleek display prototype at CES 2019. The goal is to create transparent displays that can be integrated into eyewear with mass-market appeal. The new design offers a smaller projection unit while maintaining 720p resolution graphics and a 40-degree field-of-view. Lumus has a pilot production line with partner Quanta and plans to begin full-scale production in the next few months. The company is working with major Tier 1 companies in the AR space. The release of true augmented reality glasses is dependent on the development of software and interfaces, but a mass-market launch with 1m+ sales expectations could happen in the holiday season of 2020 or early to mid-2021. The price of consumer AR glasses is expected to be similar to that of a smartphone.
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Lumus Release Infographic That Shows AR Technology Is Not Just For Gaming - GMW3
Lumus shows off the latest of its increasingly tiny augmented reality displays
Lumus, a company specializing in AR displays, is showcasing its latest builds at CES and highlighting a new form factor that brings a smaller display technology. The companys reflective waveguides, which rely on microscopic etchings in transparent glass lenses, are capable of reaching small form factors and are expected to power future smart glasses. Lumus recently reached a deal with Quanta, a manufacturer used by Apple, to begin building AR displays. The company has raised $57 million from investors including Quanta, Alibaba, and HTC. Lumuss latest display offers a 40-degree top-down field-of-view waveguide and improved resolution. The company is well-positioned to get its display tech into upcoming AR products.
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Lumus Announces Deal with Quanta to License and Mass Manufacture AR Optics at Consumer Price Point
AR display maker Lumus grabs $30M in new funding from HTC, Quanta
Lumus, an AR display company, has raised an additional $30 million in funding from investors including HTC and Quanta Computer. This brings their total funding to $45 million. The investment aligns with HTCs move into augmented reality following the success of its Vive headset. Lumus has been researching AR display technologies for over a decade and has focused on waveguide displays. They currently offer a developer kit with a field-of-view larger than Microsofts HoloLens. The company plans to debut a prototype with an even larger field-of-view at CES. Lumuss optical tech is used by headset makers like Daqri and Atheer. The investment will allow Lumus to continue hiring and investing in R&D to compete with companies like Magic Leap and Microsoft.
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Lumus raises $45M to push its augmented reality displays - SiliconANGLE
Lumus, an Israel-based AR startup, has raised $45 million in a Series C funding round. The funding will be used to boost AR research and scale up production capabilities. Lumus has developed an ultra-thin AR platform that can be incorporated into other systems. The companys AR eyepieces can be used in various industries, including medicine, manufacturing, and aviation. One of the investors in the funding round is HTC, which sees augmented reality as a natural progression of its current products.
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Lumus secures $15 million to expand their augmented reality optical display capabilities
Lumus, a maker of transparent near-to-eye displays for AR and MR, has secured $15 million in a Series B round led by Shanda Group and Crystal-Optech. Lumus plans to use the funding to increase production capacity, expand R&D capability, and increase business development. They have already increased production from 200-300 optical engines per month to 1500 per month, and plan to produce many thousands per month. They are also planning to bring their new 60 degree FOV optical engine to market in Q4. Lumus provides optical engines and development kits to companies rather than competing against them with individual products. They also aim to make more consumer-focused optical engines for customers to use in their own products. The market for consumer AR devices and HMDs is still uncertain, but Lumus sees a future where their display technology is employed in most interactive eyewear.
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Lumus Aims To Be The 'Intel Inside' Of Smart Glasses
Israel-based Lumus aims to be the Intel Inside of smart glasses by providing optics technology for see-through wearable displays. The companys patented Reflective Optical Waveguide allows users to overlay information on the real-world environment through the glasses. Lumus is targeting smart glasses manufacturers to use their optical engine technology. The company also sees applications in the industrial and medical fields. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, investment or acquisition amounts, layoffs, or a date of the event.
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Lumus wants its display optics in future smart glasses Engadget
Lumus, a display optics company, has unveiled its new DK-50 smart glasses at CES. The DK-50 features a wide 40-degree field-of-view, binocular 720p vision, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running on the Android operating system. Lumus intends for the DK-50 to serve as a reference design for developers and OEMs, with the goal of marketing their technology to companies like Microsoft and Google. The glasses have a large field of view compared to other smart glasses on the market and the company is working on a model with a 60-degree field of view. Lumus sees potential for its technology in industrial applications, driving applications, and medical usage.
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A Look At Lumus, The Amazing Lens Technology That Is Going To Change Wearables
Lumus, a company specializing in augmented reality technology, is developing a new system that combines a full Android computer and camera with their AR display embedded into glasses. The system allows for gestures and displays images in front of the users eyes. Lumus is working with major manufacturers to bring the technology to market, and wearables company Meta is already using a version of Lumus technology in their upcoming glasses. Lumus aims to become a leader in wearable screens and has a strong presence in the military heads-up display market. The company envisions applications in gaming and telepresence, but the release date for their own branded headsets is unknown.
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Lumus DK-40 takes on Glass with true AR
Transparent display specialist Lumus is entering the wearable computing market with a new developer kit that offers full augmented reality support. The Lumus DK-40 monocular dev kit features a 640 x 480 display that allows developers to overlay graphics directly on top of the real-world view. Lumus aims to promote the adoption of its lens technology by other OEMs and does not intend to produce a mass-market wearable computer. The DK-40 dev kit will be offered to OEMs and select developers. The company plans to showcase the DK-40 at CES 2014.
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