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Introducing the Atheer Augmented Reality Glasses

by Arthur Berman

Atheer Labs (Mountain View, CA) has developed an interactive, 3D, augmented reality “platform” which combines immersive 3D augmented reality with “natural” gesture-based interaction. The so-called Atheer AiR platform consists of a virtual reality user …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 08| Wearables

CopTrax SmartGlass

CopTrax Introduces SmartGlass for Law Enforcement

by Norbert Hildebrand

While the Google Glass device has been pulled from the consumer market, Google did state that it will still supply the device for corporate applications. CopTrax, a wireless solution for video capture and upload …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Google Glass| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 07

Is BMW Working on Augmented Reality Glasses?

by Norbert Hildebrand

According to an article in the Financial Times, BMW is working on an augmented reality headset that will allow the driver to see through the car. The technology is supposedly being revealed at the …

Tags:AR Glasses| Augmented Reality| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 07

Launchpad Toys

Google Buys Augmented Reality App Developer Launchpad Toys

by Norbert Hildebrand

Since Google discontinued distribution of the Google Glass device, many have speculated that Google is retreating from the augmented reality field all together. However, the company has made substantial investments in Magic Leap and …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Google Glass| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Iris Heads Up Display

Visor-based Auto HUD Coming from DD Technologies

by Chris Chinnock

We had a chance to talk to RR Technologies (Vancouver, Canada) recently about their new automotive Heads-up Display (HUD) called Iris. It is the first visor-based HUD we have heard about and will be …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Head Up Displays HUDs| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 08

Waveguide-based Displays Maturing for Augmented Reality Applications

by Chris Chinnock

One of the most attractive ways to create an augmented reality image is to simply have a thin, transparent waveguide in front of the eye that can display the desired images or symbols. AR …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 06| Vuzix| Waveguide Display

Meta AR glasses

Meta AR Secures $23 Million in Series A Funding

by Norbert Hildebrand

We have reported before on Meta Augmented Reality as a developer of augmented reality glasses. The California-based company was founded in 2012 and has raised $2 million in its Kickstarter campaign, selling 1,500 AR …

Tags:AR Glasses| Augmented Reality| Crowdfunding (Kickstarter etc)| Financial Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 06

US Military Develops Iron Man Suit

by Norbert Hildebrand

The US military (DoD) is looking to develop an iron man suit for its special forces units. It states that the new TALOS  (Tactical Assault Light Operators Suit) is also very helpful in other …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Military & Defence| Mobile Display Monitor| Sensors| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Intel Buys Composyt Light Labs – Shopping Spree Continues

by Norbert Hildebrand

Intel made a lot of moves in 2014 to open a door into the augmented and virtual reality world. The most significant one seems to be the investment of $24.8 million in Vuzix. Now …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Intel| Large Display Monitor| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 05

RideOn is Developing Augmented Reality Ski Goggles

by Norbert Hildebrand

RideOn is an Israeli start-up company which is developing an augmented reality headset for sports activities like skiing and snowboarding. RideOn has started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo seeking a total of $75,000 in …

Tags:Augmented Reality| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 05

Microsoft Shows Off HoloLens Augmented Reality System

by Norbert Hildebrand

During the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft also announced HoloLens as its take on an augmented reality headset, including several usage models in science, training, design, gaming and general use. The headset looks more …

Tags:Augmented Reality| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 05

TriLite to Introduce Steerable Pixels and RGB Laser Modules at Photonics West

by Chris Chinnock

TriLite Technologies (Vienna, Austria) is a start-up that has been working on a unique laser display technology for about four years. Now, the company is ready to tell the world about its inventions.  There are …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Digital Signage| Head Up Displays HUDs| Large Display Monitor| Laser| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 05