Augmented & Virtual Reality

IR projector optics alignment & assembly (collimator optics, DOEs and MEMS mirror actuators) for 3D mapping, and for in-eye projection

IR camera optics alignment & assembly

RGB projector optics alignment (for in-eye projection)

IR Projector to IR camera alignment

CHALLENGE

Headset weight and bulk, including heavy optics, is a hurdle that must be overcome for AR/VR success

SOLUTION

Sophisticated design of lightweight optics and packaging for both projection modules and camera modules can be done by our optical engineering team in the Jena, Germany office of Jabil

CHALLENGE

Any mis-alignment of miniaturized optical elements would produce color separation of the projected image, and reduce its opacity, thereby diminishing the "reality" of the image

SOLUTION

Pre-production runs of high precision alignments are carried out at Jabil Kasalis in Burlington, MA in cleanroom conditions

CHALLENGE

IP protection is paramount during pre-release development

SOLUTION

All parts are handled in high security production areas, with guarded access and secured data access

CHALLENGE

Rapid time-to-market of such leading-edge products is often the difference between high margins through market leadership and slim margins through me-too cost pressures

SOLUTION

The Pixid 500 dual head system for IR projectors, with a 500 UPH throughput, is augmented with custom alignment algorithms specific the application and delivered promptly for swift time-to-market