Recently, the AR glasses industry has seen frequent developments, with tech giants Apple and Google announcing the latest developments in their AR glasses businesses; French company ENGO released Micro OLED AR sports glasses; and domestic AR glasses company Alphalong secured tens of millions of yuan in new funding.
Apple's AR Smart Glasses May Be Released Next Fall <br /> Recently, foreign media reported that Apple is accelerating the launch of its first AR smart glasses, which is expected to be released next fall along with the iPhone 18.
It is understood that Apple's component manufacturers and overseas partners have begun small-scale production of Apple's AR smart glasses. Therefore, based on Apple's development speed, industry insiders predict that Apple's first AR smart glasses may be unveiled before the end of next year.
It's worth noting that Samsung is also accelerating the research and development of AR glasses-related products. Last month, Samsung Electronics officially released the Galaxy XR, developed in collaboration with Google, and listed it as a key development area for the next decade.
Google unveils new patent for AR glasses, utilizing red light display technology to protect users' night vision.
On October 30, Google disclosed a new patent related to AR glasses, which uses a specific red light display scheme to protect users' vision in low-light environments.
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The documents show that Google's solution is based on a classic biological principle: the rod cells in the human retina responsible for night vision are least sensitive to longer wavelengths of red light. Therefore, the patent converts all content displayed on the device into different levels of red brightness, ensuring that its wavelength is typically above 600 nanometers.
This technology allows the color-sensitive cone cells in the user's eye to still receive screen information, while the rod cells responsible for night vision remain active.
French company ENGO launches smart sports Micro OLED AR glasses weighing only 36 grams.
On November 4th, French startup ENGO launched ENGOVive, a new smart glasses designed specifically for endurance athletes.
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The ENGOVive weighs only 36 grams and has a battery life of up to 12 hours, which can be extended to 24 hours in energy-saving mode, supporting long-distance events such as full marathons.
In terms of display technology, ENGOVive uses a high-brightness Micro OLED screen with a brightness exceeding 1000 nits. The limited edition also features photochromic lenses that automatically adjust the color according to ambient light. The standard ENGOVive is priced at $315.
AR glasses company Alphatron secures tens of millions in new funding
On November 5th, according to Wanteng Capital, AR smart glasses innovation company Alphalong has raised tens of millions of yuan in funding. Investors include local investment platforms in Anhui, local investment holding platforms in Sichuan, and Meihua Venture Capital.
In September of this year, Alphatron also completed a nearly 100 million RMB Series A++ financing round, led by Plum Ventures. The funds will be mainly used for breakthroughs in optoelectronic chip technology, product iteration, and market expansion.
According to available information, Alpha Dragon focuses on the research and development of optical displays, AR terminals, and AR solutions. The company currently owns more than 50 independent intellectual property rights, and its products include the Alpha X10 monocular waveguide AR glasses, the Alpha S10 ultra-lightweight AI glasses, and the Alpha H100 head-mounted computing terminal.
Looking ahead, Alpharon stated that the company will launch its next-generation lightweight AR smart glasses by 2026, accelerating its deployment in industry-level interactive scenarios such as security, manufacturing, education, and tourism. (Compiled)
