Kyocera Corporation has developed a groundbreaking meta-lens using metasurface-based optical control technology. The Wearable Aerial Display prototype will premiere at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, offering natural depth perception in compact form. Meta-lenses are ultra-thin and utilize meta-atoms to manipulate focal positions based on color, creating 3D visuals.

The meta-lens technology allows for the integration of multiple optical functions into a single lens, reducing the need for bulky components. Kyocera’s design shifts focal positions based on color, enabling the creation of three-dimensional aerial visuals within a wearable-sized optical module. This innovation paves the way for compact, lightweight wearable displays with realistic depth.

Kyocera combines the new meta-lens with existing aerial imaging technologies to produce a compact wearable display projecting floating images with realistic depth cues. The company aims to integrate high-quality optics into small, body-worn devices, advancing next-generation visual interfaces. Future advancements could enable full-color, high-resolution aerial images and smooth 3D visuals in mid-air.

The thin and lightweight nature of meta-lenses makes them ideal for applications like miniaturized VR/AR glasses, slimmer cameras, projectors, and other compact optical devices. Kyocera plans to enhance its meta-lens technologies to drive innovation across various industries, including consumer electronics and industrial equipment.

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