Time for a different type of AR lens?

One of the challenges with augmentative reality wearables is how do you create the lowest profile possible that still delivers the experience you want? If you happen to wear reading glasses as well how can these be accommodated? Yes there are options to add “corrective lens” inserts but this generally adds to the weight and structure of the AR unit.

There’s some interesting work happening at the University of Melbourne with the type of material used to create AR displays as they outine in this article: New transparent augmented reality display opens possibilities to see digital content in real-time.

If this becomes a (real) reality it has the potential to significantly reduce the weight of AR units into the future especially if, like me, you need to accommodate reading glasses as well.