FlexEnable's flexible active optics for AR/VR

FlexEnable have developed a complete platform for manufacturing ultra-thin, lightweight active optical films, allowing almost any surface to steer, focus and module light. Manufacturable in existing display factories using key materials supplied by FlexEnable, the resulting active liquid crystal optics can 3D curved to fit snugly against other biaxially curved surfaces in an optical system such as fixed lenses. The ability of these films to enhance optical performance whilst simultaneously , minimising volume, thickness and weight are key to attaining the goal of all-day wearable AR and VR headsets. This talk will cover several types of active optical d active global and pixelated liquid crystal dimmers for AR, tunable lenses for AR/VR, and beam shapers.

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2025-03-25
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https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3063161
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Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
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FlexEnable's flexible active optics for AR/VR

Erin McDowell
Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
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FlexEnable's flexible active optics for AR/VR

Erin McDowell
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Abstract

FlexEnable have developed a complete platform for manufacturing ultra-thin, lightweight active optical films, allowing almost any surface to steer, focus and module light. Manufacturable in existing display factories using key materials supplied by FlexEnable, the resulting active liquid crystal optics can 3D curved to fit snugly against other biaxially curved surfaces in an optical system such as fixed lenses. The ability of these films to enhance optical performance whilst simultaneously , minimising volume, thickness and weight are key to attaining the goal of all-day wearable AR and VR headsets. This talk will cover several types of active optical d active global and pixelated liquid crystal dimmers for AR, tunable lenses for AR/VR, and beam shapers.

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Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices
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