Switzerland’s got this startup, CREAL, right? So, they just landed an $8.9 million haul in their latest funding round. It’s all about making those cool light field modules for AR glasses tinier. These guys from ZEISS — yeah, the German optics bigwig — they’re leading the charge with some other folks, old and new, jumping in too. By now, these guys have rounded up $32 million. Not bad for a startup, right?
Now, let me tell you, there’s something about light fields. They mimic how we see light in the real world, so when it’s used in AR glasses, it’s like your eyes get a break. It helps with depth perception and all that. Like, seriously, those glasses make sure your eyes aren’t working overtime trying to focus on fake stuff.
Oh, CREAL’s CEO, Tomas Sluka, has some grand visions. He’s talking about AR being the big thing with AI in our workspaces—crazy stuff. But, the glasses need to be super comfy if we’re going to wear them all day. It’s all about merging digital imagery with real-world depth. Wild idea, but hey, someone’s gotta do it.
Looking ahead, this Swiss company isn’t just sitting on their hands. They’re diving deep into R&D to shove their AR modules into trendy, lightweight glasses. Imagine that—tech meeting fashion. And get this, ZEISS is in on it too. They’re gearing up to use this tech in their next-gen devices. I’m nodding my head thinking about it, like, “Of course, why wouldn’t you?”
So that’s the dish. Tons of cash. Big dreams. Fancy glasses that won’t make your eyes scream. Sounds like a ride worth watching, if you ask me.
