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Seminar on AI Glasses and AR Technology

Join us on October 20, 2026, for a pivotal seminar led by Shinya Okimoto, the Founder and CEO of Okinawa Workshop LLC. This event dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and AR glasses, addressing the future market trajectories that will shape the technological landscape.

Event Details

• - Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
• - Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• - Format: Live Streaming (Zoom Webinar) & Archive Access (for two weeks on-demand viewing)

Focus Areas of the Lecture

As the market for eyewear devices experiences a remarkable shift, this seminar will address the rise of both AI glasses and AR glasses and the implications for consumers and businesses alike. Previously, XR devices focused primarily on AR, VR, and MR technologies were seen as potential next-generation computing platforms. However, with the rapid advancements in generative AI, AI glasses that do not incorporate a display are leading this market expansion. Plus, AR glasses featuring a Heads-Up Display (HUD) capabilities are becoming crucial in displaying information conveniently while minimizing cognitive load.

In this presentation, we will categorize developments in display-less AI glasses, HUD-type AR glasses, and World-Aware AR glasses that superimpose digital information within real-world environments. Attendees can expect an in-depth analysis of trends in display technology, optical engines, waveguides, Micro LED components, AI semiconductors, and sensing technologies. Moreover, we will examine the strategic approaches of major players such as Meta, Google, Apple, and various Chinese manufacturers, particularly in light of the technological trends highlighted at events like Display Week 2026, AWE 2026, and MicroLED & AR/VR Connect 2026.

Agenda

1. Transition in Eyewear Device Market
- Current state and challenges in XR technology
- The rapid growth of AI glasses
- Evolution from display-less AI glasses to AR glasses

2. New Market Opportunities Unlocked by AI Glasses
- The role of AI assistants in daily life
- Integration with multimodal AI technologies
- Relationship dynamics with smartphones

3. Strategies of Major Eyewear Device Companies
- Insights on Meta's approach
- Google’s strategic direction
- Apple's infiltration in the market
- Qualcomm and Chinese firms' competitive stance

4. Dynamic Factors for HUD-type AR Glasses and Next-Gen AR
- Understanding HUD-type AR glasses
- Designing information delivery to minimize cognitive load
- Differences and examples between HUD-type and World-Aware AR
- Current market trends.

5. Supporting Technologies for AR Glasses
- Differentiation between birdbath optics, free-form optics, waveguides
- Competition among Micro OLED, Micro LED, and LCOS technologies
- The rise of QDEL and next-gen display innovations
- Future optical advancements through metasurfaces.

6. Challenges and Applications in Practical Use
- Addressing lightweight design, power consumption, and heat mitigation
- AI processing and spatial recognition technology
- Consumer applications
- Industrial, enterprise, and healthcare deployment

7. Evolutionary Roadmap of Eyewear Devices
- Roadmap for display-less AI glasses
- Development of HUD-type AR glasses (Simple Visual Overlay)
- Future outlook for World-Aware AR glasses
- Vision for spatial computing.

8. Market Projections for 2030
- Estimations of market growth
- Adoption scenarios and potential

9. Q&A Session

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:
New Society System Research Institute
2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 4F Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building
Email: [email protected]
TEL: 03-5532-8850
FAX: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK21

About New Society System Research Institute (SSK)

Established in December 1996, SSK specializes in organizing approximately 500 business seminars a year, providing high-level strategic, marketing, and technological insights to foster business opportunities. SSK serves as a partner in offering essential services required for business success and growth, always prioritizing delivering cutting-edge information.