|   AR New Technology Introduction

Context

Previous work showed promise for a new lightguide technology that can overlay a display in a person's field of view with superior image quality

Goal

Demonstrate proof-of-concept that the technology can be mass-produced with traditional ophthalmic techniques

My role

PD DRI

My contributions

• Owned mechanical design and 3D CAD of the novel lightguide and wearable components

• Worked cross-functionally with ID, UX, optics, EE, materials, metrology, manufacturing, tooling, and external vendors

• Brought up ophthalmic manufacturers and iterated on the DfManufacturability / Assembly / Metrology of the design

• Directed junior engineers and contractor on light source, PCB, flex, and battery implementation

• Regular bi-weekly presentations to leadership on project progress and status

Prototypes

• Functional wearables that use wearer's prescription

Fabrication Techniques

• PCB / flex routing

• Injection molding

• SLA

• Turning, polishing

• Thin film lamination / deposition

Outcomes

• Created functional wearable prototypes for proof-of-concept demonstration

• Received approval from leadership to continue funding this technology to intersect primary product path

Additional contributions

• Lead a 130+ part SLA prototype build and shared out learnings in 2 weeks, recognized with peer bonus

• Lead a 60+ part machining, sheet metal, laser-cut, die-cut, PCB, and SLA prototype build, shared out learnings and recognized with peer bonus