On December 2, Cellid, a Japanese AR glasses optics manufacturer, released two new reference designs for AR glasses. Both products have a 30° field of view and 3000 nits of brightness, and respectively adopt Micro LED single green and full-color display technology.
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One of the major technological breakthroughs of the single green glasses model is the adoption of the latest plastic optical waveguide technology. This is Cellid's first successful mass production of this technology globally, marking an important step forward in the lightweighting and cost control of AR glasses.
The single-green glasses model is positioned as a simple, entry-level product. It features a high-performance Alif E7 processor, a 5-megapixel camera, and supports Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, making it ideal for AI-enabled and networked applications. Its display module uses single-green Micro LED technology with a VGA 640x480 resolution, meeting basic application needs such as information prompts, navigation, and instant translation.
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Another full-color AR glasses model is positioned as a next-generation flagship design for high-end applications. This model uses glass waveguide technology combined with a Micro LED RGB display module, achieving a resolution of 500x380, and can present high-resolution and high-brightness image effects.
In terms of hardware configuration, the full-color AR glasses model is equipped with a Qualcomm AR1 platform and GX8002 chip, a 12-megapixel high-definition camera, and supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity technology. It is reported that the full-color model is scheduled to be officially launched in January 2026.
Cellid stated that these two reference designs were developed based on the company's accumulated technology and user feedback. The company believes that AR technology is entering a critical stage of social application, especially the waveguide technology, which is crucial for AR glasses, requiring a balance between optical performance, aesthetic design, durability, mass production capabilities, and cost efficiency. To achieve this goal, Cellid is not only continuously making breakthroughs in hardware materials but also committed to the collaborative development of software and hardware technologies to optimize power efficiency and display effects.
Cellid's core business is the development of AR glasses displays and spatial recognition engines. It claims to be the world's first company to develop ultra-wide-viewing-angle and ultra-lightweight optical waveguide technology.
In recent years, Cellid has created several AR glasses-related products, including the "Cellid Waveguide 60" AR glasses display module sample equipped with a 1.2 cubic centimeter single green Micro LED projector; the release of an AR glasses Micro LED optical module with a field of view of up to 60 degrees; and the AR glasses reference design released last year, which adopts an optical see-through waveguide display solution.
In February of this year, Cellid completed a private placement, raising a total of US$13 million (approximately RMB 94.7895 million). Following this round of financing, Cellid's total funding has reached approximately US$33 million (approximately RMB 237 million).
