According to news on May 17, Vuzix, a supplier of AR smart glasses technology and products, has signed a multi-stage development contract with Garmin for a next-generation nanoimprinted waveguide display system.
Under the terms of the contract, Vuzix will continuously develop and deliver the waveguide-based optical system and fully customized projection engine before final delivery of the production unit. Vuzix’s capabilities around the design and development of custom waveguide optics and volume production of nanoimprinting of vision-based optical systems will power Garmin’s solutions that significantly reduce cost, cost, and performance compared to currently deployed technologies. Dimensions and space saving.
Garmin specializes in GPS technology for automotive, aviation, sailing, outdoor and sports activities. Vuzix says the ultimate goal of the collaboration is to produce scalable production units designed for mass-market deployment.
Vuzix has decades of experience in the design and development of AR technology and optical products. It is due to its capabilities in the design and development of custom waveguide optics, as well as the ability to mass-produce nanoimprints of vision-based optical systems, that the company's technology will be used to power Garmin's future solutions and possibly augmented reality. Experience provides motivation.
"Garmin is a technology leader and an ideal partner to implement our advanced waveguide-based solutions in numerous markets," said Paul Travers, president and CEO of Vuzix.
While no specific details were given on how Garmin will leverage Vuzix technology, augmented reality could augment Garmin's existing range of GPS-related technologies in a variety of ways, from AR GPS devices for vehicle and marine navigation to fitness and Wearable AR products for outdoor activities.
Source: Auganix
The original article was first published on the WeChat official account (Aibang VR Industry News)：Vuzix partners with Garmin to develop next-generation nanoimprinted waveguide AR display technology
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