poLight ASA to Showcase TWedge® Pixel-Shifting Tech for AR Projectors at CES 2025
poLight to Showcase TWedge® Pixel-Shifting Tech for AR Projectors at CES 2025 poLight, a leader in advanced optics technology, is preparing to showcase its revolutionary TWedge® wobulator pixel-shifting system at CES® 2025, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 7 to 10, 2025. The company will collaborate with industry giants Texas Instruments and Coretronic to demonstrate an innovative solution designed to enhance the augmented reality (AR) experience, specifically for head-worn devices such as AR glasses. The joint demonstration will take place in poLight’s executive suite at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, where the companies will present how their technologies combine to solve critical challenges in AR microdisplay design.
poLight to Showcase TWedge® Pixel-Shifting Tech for AR Projectors at CES 2025 poLight, a leader in advanced optics technology, is preparing to showcase its revolutionary TWedge® wobulator pixel-shifting system at CES® 2025, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 7 to 10, 2025. The company will collaborate with industry giants Texas Instruments and Coretronic to demonstrate an innovative solution designed to enhance the augmented reality (AR) experience, specifically for head-worn devices such as AR glasses. The joint demonstration will take place in poLight’s executive suite at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, where the companies will present how their technologies combine to solve critical challenges in AR microdisplay design.
The star of the demonstration will be poLight’s TWedge® wobulator TS3 (Technical Samples Revision 3), a cutting-edge pixel-shifting technology that delivers exceptional performance. This system will be paired with a Texas Instruments DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) and Coretronic’s light engine projection technology, resulting in a compact, high-quality projection system. This innovation addresses key issues that commonly plague AR displays, such as low resolution, screen door effects, and motion blur, all while maintaining an immersive user experience without introducing unwanted noise.
The live demonstration will feature a 120Hz projection using the TI 960×540 DLP® DMD, offering a sharper, more fluid image that mimics the “human eye experience.” The result is a clearer, smoother AR display that elevates the overall experience and resolves common problems found in existing AR technology. The companies believe this collaboration marks a major leap toward improving the visual quality of head-worn AR devices.
Dr. Øyvind Isaksen, CEO of poLight, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with Texas Instruments and Coretronic, bringing us closer to replicating real-world human eye viewing experiences in future AR microdisplays. Our TWedge® wobulator pixel-shifting technology will play a crucial role in overcoming the limitations currently faced by head-worn AR devices, contributing to better system-level yield improvements.”
The TWedge® wobulator TS3 represents a significant technological advancement in overcoming the technical hurdles that have hindered AR headset performance. Traditional AR displays often suffer from a variety of visual artifacts, including motion blur, the screen door effect (a visible grid structure), and pixelation. These issues are particularly pronounced in head-worn devices, where size, weight, and power consumption are of paramount importance. poLight’s TWedge® wobulator pixel-shifting system addresses these challenges, providing an immersive, high-quality AR experience without compromising device performance or user comfort.
Ken Wang, Vice President of Coretronic Group, emphasized the importance of the collaboration, commenting, “We are excited to be part of this partnership, using our projection technology to push forward the development of near-eye display technology. As AR smart glasses and microdisplay applications expand in the coming years, collaborations like this will be essential in driving progress and realizing the full potential of AR technology.”
In addition to the TWedge® wobulator technology, poLight will also highlight its TLens® AF camera devices, showcasing the company’s ongoing efforts to innovate in imaging and AR microdisplay technologies. These developments not only address visual challenges faced by AR headsets but also work to improve the overall functionality and design of these devices. By enhancing performance, reducing size, and increasing user comfort, poLight’s innovations are setting the stage for more efficient and practical AR devices that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
CES 2025 attendees will have the opportunity to experience the live demonstration of these advanced technologies and discuss the future of AR with poLight’s team. Dr. Øyvind Isaksen and other company executives will be available for meetings to explore potential opportunities in imaging and AR microdisplay development. Those interested in scheduling a meeting are encouraged to contact [email protected].
This collaboration between poLight, Texas Instruments, and Coretronic is a major milestone in the development of AR technology. By combining state-of-the-art pixel-shifting technology, DLP projection, and advanced light engine solutions, these companies are paving the way for a new era of head-worn AR devices. As the AR market continues to grow, this demonstration at CES 2025 will showcase the potential of these innovative technologies to transform the AR experience, making it more immersive, realistic, and accessible for users across industries.
With advancements in pixel-shifting technology and improvements in DLP and light engine systems, the future of AR head-worn devices looks bright. These breakthroughs promise to bring us closer to achieving a truly natural, human-eye-like experience in AR displays, helping users engage with AR content in new and exciting ways. CES 2025 will serve as a key moment in this technological evolution, as poLight, Texas Instruments, and Coretronic demonstrate how their collaboration is shaping the future of AR.
