Unlocking the Potential of AR Glasses Through Novel Materials and Processes

Augmented reality (AR) glasses are poised to become a mainstream consumer product driven by smart glass use cases such as image visualization and AI-assisted information. To achieve comfortable all-day wearability in a glasses form factor, novel optical materials, coatings, processes and resonant structures are necessary. Inconspicuous displays must deliver images only to the user while minimizing artifacts caused by bright real-world light sources over visible bandwidths and exceptional angular ranges. These challenges increase with the display field of view. However, overcoming them will unlock the full potential of AR glasses, enabling users to experience more immersive and interactive content overlaid onto the real world. This talk will discuss technical advances in materials and coatings that serve this objective.

About the Speaker

Barry Silverstein is a Senior Director of Optics and Display Research at Meta's Reality Labs, leading the charge in developing cutting-edge displays for VR and AR. With a focus on creating the world's smallest and most efficient visual imaging systems, collaborates to push the boundaries of what's possible. Before joining Meta, Barry was Senior Research Director at IMAX, where he received an Academy Award for developing and commercializing IMAX with Laser technology, bringing the iconic IMAX experience to the world's largest screens. With 28 years of experience at Kodak's research laboratory, Barry is a seasoned expert in laser projection, imaging/printing, space imaging and optical recording. A graduate of the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester, Barry works to change the world through optics and imaging.