XPANCEO Unveils Three Innovative Smart Contact Lens Prototypes in Dubai Lab

The prototypes that scientists will present demonstrate how XPANCEO managed to overcome limitations related to the thickness of the lens. The company created components such as a microprojector, biosensors, and electronics that can be integrated into the lens, maintaining the device transparent, thin, and lightweight.

XPANCEO officially opened a laboratory in Dubai and publicly presented three intermediate prototypes of a revolutionary smart contact lens for the first time. Ultimately, the company is aiming for a device as thin, invisible, and weightless as traditional lenses, seamlessly integrating AR, health monitoring, and supervision features.

Fitting a plethora of components needed for this project such as microprojectors, biosensors, and power electronics into a small, comfortable lens is a challenge. XPANCEO’s R&D team, uniting 40 scientists and engineers from leading universities and research centers worldwide, steps away from traditional tech, utilizing novel low-dimensional materials as thin as an atom, advanced optics and nanophotonics, and transparent, flexible conductors.

In October, XPANCEO announced a $40 million investment from Opportunity Ventures (Asia), underscoring the pioneering nature of their technology. This funding not only allowed them to start the work on uniting the prototypes into a single device but also facilitated the construction of their cutting-edge laboratory, covering an expansive area of over 250 square meters.

The first prototype XPANCEO will unveil introduces the world's first holographic lens. This device, with a resolution of 640x480 and a thickness of merely 0.2 millimeters, just like human hair, displaying images comparable to those previously only possible with glasses and full AR/VR headsets. Already showcasing a field of view comparable to traditional headsets, the lens has the potential to become the only gadget with an unlimited field of view.

The second prototype demonstrates the capability of creating small yet accurate biosensors suitable for integration into the lens. The ongoing focus is on achieving a high detection level for analyzing lacrimal fluid, constantly secreted in our eyes, facilitating the measurement of glucose, cortisol, and other hormone levels. Additionally, these sensors can measure vibrations or dimensional changes on the eye, corresponding to different levels of heart rate, dry eye, or intraocular pressure.

The third prototype introduces a patent-pending technology of transparent and flexible conductors based on quasi-two-dimensional gold. These conductors, the thinnest in the world, enable the integration of various electronic components into the lens without sacrificing invisibility, flexibility, or thinness. From power supply components to electrochemical sensors, this technology builds the platform to seamlessly integrate any details into the lens.