Microvision Receives $1M to Develop Wearable See-Through Displays

Posted by Sierra Monica B. in Technology on 07 8th, 2009 | no responses

Microvision is the developer of the innovative PicoP technology used to create high-end eyewear with built-in see-through displays and vehicle displays.
These wearable displays allow you to access and watch information right on the lenses while walking on the street.

Recently, the company received $1M from Lockheed Martin Corporation, to support DARPA’s Urban Leader Tactical Response, Awareness & Visualization program which involves creating a wearable see-through display with an ergonomic design that will be worn by soldiers during war fights.
Unlike the existent head-mounted display systems, the ULTRA-Vis program will deliver low-profile models capable of enabling the see-through mode when needed.

Integrated in an advanced management system, the eyewear will show soldiers tactical information including visual commands, geographic representations, as well as color content eight on the lenses.

“Microvision is very pleased to work with Lockheed Martin to advance the development of see-through eyewear displays in support of the DARPA ULTRA-Vis program,” commented Ian Brown, Microvision’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “By designing Microvision’s ultra-miniature PicoP Display Engine and our thin, clear Substrate Guided Relay (SGR) Optics into a wearable display, we have the potential to bring battery operable, low-profile, see-through, full-color eyewear displays to users. This eyewear display development could enable information content to be overlaid in the user’s field-of-view in operational environments, providing a critical information advantage. Additionally, this display could be used in other applications, where real-time content is needed to improve situational awareness, such as combat support and logistics.”