ST, MICROOLED and Quanta to deliver AR glasses design
MICROOLED, a Grenoble-based maker of OLED micro-displays and AR smart glasses, the semiconductor company STMicroelectronics, and equipment maker Quanta will work together develop a reference design for AR smart glasses.
This joint effort focuses on providing a solution for use within sports and other outdoor activities, described as requiring 'mission-critical information in real-time and on-the-move'.
The reference design, engineered and manufactured by Quanta and powered by ST's STM32U5 microcontrollers, will enable smart eyewear manufacturers to rapidly develop and deploy a variety of 'Light AR' glasses models with low power and advanced graphics.
These models can be customised with different optics and display modules to meet specific market needs. Integration with the ActiveLook firmware will provide access to an expanding ecosystem of sports applications and smartwatches compatible with the ActiveLook API, along with a thriving developer community.
"This collaboration represents a significant step forward in making widespread 'Light AR' solutions a reality said Xavier Bonjour, partnerships and marketing director, MICROOLED. "By combining MICROOLED's light AR software platform, Quanta's electronics design and manufacturing expertise, and STM's semiconductor leadership, we are empowering eyewear manufacturers to create innovative smart eyewear that delivers critical information when and where it's needed most: on the move! “
Prototypes of the reference design will be exhibited at ShowStoppers, a press event of MWC Barcelona 2025 and will be visible at the MWC main show, on the MICROOLED booth.
