In this webinar hosted by the NonImaging Optical Design Technical Group, Katsumoto Ikeda of Ansys will discuss the optical system design of AR/VR headsets. Recent years have witnessed significant progress in the design of robust and scalable mixed reality systems. While substantial investments have been made in various mixed reality technologies, catadioptric solutions continue to be a viable, if not preferred, alternative for numerous applications.

Simulation plays a pivotal role in selecting the optimal technology for specific use cases, and advanced techniques are indispensable for accurately modeling both diffractive and catadioptric solutions. Multiphysics system-level simulations, integrating optical and mechanical design, enable a comprehensive assessment of the end-user experience when utilizing AR/VR headsets. These simulations are crucial for advancing next-generation mixed reality systems.

Subject Matter Level: Intermediate - Assumes basic knowledge of the topic

What You Will Learn:
• Progress over the years in AR/VR technology
• Evolution of the designs and tools for designing AR/VR optical systems
• Outlook on where the AR/VR industry is headed

Who Should Attend:
• Optical engineers interested in AR/VR headsets
• Optical engineers interested in cutting edge optical design

About the Presenter: Katsumoto Ikeda from Ansys

Dr. Ikeda is responsible for Japanese Application Engineers for Ansys Optical products in Japan, and APAC Application Engineers Zemax products as Manager of Application Engineering. He previously worked as an optical lens designer at a plastic lens manufacturing company, Nalux, Co., Ltd. and joined Zemax in April 2019 as a Principal Optical Engineer. Dr. Ikeda later joined Ansys in October 2021 through acquisition. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and MSc in Physics at Queen’s University (Majority of education in Canada.)