STMicroelectronics and Quanta Computer have agreed on a joint effort to develop a reference design for augmented-reality (AR) smart glasses. Based on ST's Laser-Beam Scanning technology and Quanta's AR eyewear design and manufacturing capabilities, the AR-glasses reference design will enable faster development of OEM products. Together, ST and Quanta are developing the optical, electronic, and photonics design to enable volume manufacturing of AR smart glasses that satisfy the demanding technical challenges of all-day-wearable smart glasses.

The reference design aims to integrate and build upon the expertise of the members of the LaSAR3 Alliance into small, light-weight, and fashionable AR glasses that operate at extremely low power and assure a good Field-of-View (FoV) with a large eye box, while assuring a range of avenues for value-added customization.