Lumus is on a mission to redefine smart glasses with its latest innovation: waveguides that boast an unprecedented 70-degree field of view. The company's latest components have been showcased at CES 2026, and the results are nothing short of breathtaking.
When Lumus' optimized Z-30 waveguides first emerged, they were a significant improvement over previous generations, offering a wider 30-degree FOV, reduced weight, and increased power efficiency. But it was the recent unveiling of its 70-degree FOV waveguides that truly stole the show. The company's representatives claimed that these new designs would enable the creation of smart glasses with an almost unimaginable viewing area – essentially the entire center portion of the lens, minus a small margin around the corners.
The results were nothing short of stunning. Watching videos and test images through the displays was like gazing into a super-high-definition portal, with an almost limitless expanse of color-rich visuals unfolding before your eyes. Even in prototype form, the sharpness, brightness, and overall optical quality of Lumus' waveguides left me awestruck.
But what truly sets these innovations apart is their manufacturing efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Lumus' designs enable seamless bonding of displays to smartglasses lenses without the need for clip-on attachments or transitions lenses – a feat that promises to streamline production and reduce costs. Furthermore, the company's waveguides can be crafted as thin as 0.8mm, significantly reducing material usage.
While I couldn't personally test the full capabilities of Lumus' latest offerings, with industry partners like Quanta and SCHOTT on board to support mass production, it's clear that this is a game-changer for smart glasses manufacturers worldwide. With these innovative components poised to hit the market soon, we can expect an avalanche of smart glasses designs flooding our markets – each vying for dominance in a landscape once dominated by vision limitations.
With CES 2026 coming to a close, Lumus' presence has left me with more questions than answers: What are the true implications of this unprecedented field of view? How will manufacturers integrate these cutting-edge waveguides into their products? And what about the challenges of capturing high-quality content from these displays? One thing is certain, though – the era of smart glasses has truly entered the stratosphere, and we can't wait to see where this technology takes us next.
When Lumus' optimized Z-30 waveguides first emerged, they were a significant improvement over previous generations, offering a wider 30-degree FOV, reduced weight, and increased power efficiency. But it was the recent unveiling of its 70-degree FOV waveguides that truly stole the show. The company's representatives claimed that these new designs would enable the creation of smart glasses with an almost unimaginable viewing area – essentially the entire center portion of the lens, minus a small margin around the corners.
The results were nothing short of stunning. Watching videos and test images through the displays was like gazing into a super-high-definition portal, with an almost limitless expanse of color-rich visuals unfolding before your eyes. Even in prototype form, the sharpness, brightness, and overall optical quality of Lumus' waveguides left me awestruck.
But what truly sets these innovations apart is their manufacturing efficiency. Unlike many competitors, Lumus' designs enable seamless bonding of displays to smartglasses lenses without the need for clip-on attachments or transitions lenses – a feat that promises to streamline production and reduce costs. Furthermore, the company's waveguides can be crafted as thin as 0.8mm, significantly reducing material usage.
While I couldn't personally test the full capabilities of Lumus' latest offerings, with industry partners like Quanta and SCHOTT on board to support mass production, it's clear that this is a game-changer for smart glasses manufacturers worldwide. With these innovative components poised to hit the market soon, we can expect an avalanche of smart glasses designs flooding our markets – each vying for dominance in a landscape once dominated by vision limitations.
With CES 2026 coming to a close, Lumus' presence has left me with more questions than answers: What are the true implications of this unprecedented field of view? How will manufacturers integrate these cutting-edge waveguides into their products? And what about the challenges of capturing high-quality content from these displays? One thing is certain, though – the era of smart glasses has truly entered the stratosphere, and we can't wait to see where this technology takes us next.
! Their new waveguide tech is literally a game-changer for smart glasses. I mean, 70 degrees of view is insane 
, and the fact that they can make these displays as thin as 0.8mm is genius 
. It's crazy to think about how this is gonna disrupt the whole industry – all those companies are gonna be racing to get their hands on Lumus' tech.
. It's like they've cracked the code to making smart glasses production super efficient.
), but I think it's all good. The market is gonna get flooded with new designs and features, and that's exactly what we need – innovation 
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70 degree field of view is insane!! think about it - no more limited video views, just pure immersive experience 
gotta say, the manufacturing efficiency is a game changer too. seamless bonding and reduced material usage = cheaper smart glasses? yes pls 
Can you imagine playing video games on smart glasses with the entire screen showing? 
It's like having your own personal cinema right in front of your eyes! And Lumus' manufacturing efficiency is a huge plus - it's gonna make these things super affordable. I'm hyped to see what other innovative features come out of this tech... or when we can actually get our hands on some sweet smart glasses! 
and the fact that they can make these waveguides so thin and efficient is genius 
from fitness trackers to virtual try-on apps, this tech has the potential to revolutionize our daily lives 
and the fact that they can make these waveguides so thin (0.8mm?) is just mind-blowing 
i'm also super stoked about the manufacturing efficiency - it's gonna be a game-changer for mass production 
. and the production efficiency? 
that's what's gonna make smart glasses go mainstream, no more clip-on attachments 
. lumus is on fire 
. And the fact that they're super thin and can be manufactured with ease is a huge plus - less material usage means better sustainability and fewer costs. I'm also curious about how manufacturers will integrate these techs into their products, but one thing is for sure: smart glasses are gonna change everything! 
But seriously, the fact that these waveguides can be made so thin and efficiently is huge for mass production. It makes me wonder if we'll see super affordable smart glasses in the near future? 
. And what about the cost? If these things are gonna be thin and efficient, that means materials might be super cheap, which could make them pretty pricey for consumers... not sure if I'm ready to shell out extra cash for a slightly better view 
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thats like, what kinda magic r they pullin here? & i love how they said no more clip-on attachments or transitions lenses needed 
that means mass production is gonna be way cheaper & efficient 
lumus is definitely stepping up their game with these innovative waveguides 