Sources claim that the AR technique can be combined with a 3D printer to create micro-patterns on a display lens without power. The study team believes navigation is the main area of application.
Uses of smart contact lenses
These lenses will allow people to simply wear them, and augmented reality (AR) will make navigation easy for them. The team also stated that games like ‘Pokemon Go’ can be enjoyed using smart contact lenses rather than smartphones.
According to reports the technique was developed by a team of researchers at KERI, led by Dr. Seol SeungKwon, and another team from Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology UNIST led by Professor Lim Doo Jeong.
Google, among others, recently claimed they were creating smart lenses for AR-compatible displays. They are however facing commercialization challenges due to severe technological limitations.
Mojo Vision, an American-based company, displayed a working prototype of smart contacts lenses last year. It featured a miniature LED display, medical-grade micro-batteries, and a functional prototype. Mojo’s smart lens, which is fully self-contained and has a MicroLED display of 14,000 pixels per inch at a diameter only 0.2 inches (0.5mm), is completely self-contained. The firm claimed that 75% of its employees were being laid off, so the company put the development on hold.
FAQ
Q1. Q1. What is augmented reality?
Augmented reality (AR), is the combination of real-world items with text and visuals in real time.
Q2. Q2. What are the uses for smart contact lenses?
According to reports, these lenses will allow people to see clearly through the lens and navigation will take place right in front of their eyes using augmented reality (AR).
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