research2024-05-23

Swave's HXR keeps true holographic AR on the long-term optics map

Quick answer

Swave demonstrated a true-color 3D holographic display prototype using phase-change materials and chip-based HXR technology. Its own site positions the HXR chip around sub-300nm pixels and small-form-factor holographic AR.

Signal summary

Swave demonstrated a true-color 3D holographic display prototype using phase-change materials and chip-based HXR technology. Its own site positions the HXR chip around sub-300nm pixels and small-form-factor holographic AR.

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Why it matters

This is not buyer-ready glasses, but it is important research context because holographic display approaches try to solve depth and optical-stack problems that normal flat microdisplays do not solve.

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Source

Swave Photonics