The emergence and development of smartphones have led the way for the growth of mobile internet, bringing the internet into every household. However, as the growth of the internet reaches its peak, people are beginning to imagine what the next generation of terminals should look like.

Over the past decade, the exploration of AR/VR has been the process of turning people's imagination into reality. In 2014, Google started selling the first AR glasses, and various devices based on AR/VR emerged one after another. Major companies entered the field, with Microsoft launching Hololens, Meta introducing Quest, and Facebook acquiring Oculus.

However, despite the allure of this field, the exploration process has been quite challenging. This year, both domestic tech giants and startups have to some extent retreated from the AR/XR business. In contrast to the previous enthusiastic pursuit, the industry's expectations have somewhat declined, undergoing a period of pain.

Nevertheless, the wave of large language models, represented by ChatGPT, has made user interactions more simple and natural, bringing the exploration of terminal entry back into people's sight. This year, Humane AI launched the AI Pin, a projection device loaded with the GPT model, sparking discussions: Is the iPhone moment of the AI era coming? What might be the best hardware carrier for the AI era?

While AI Pin's launch may not be fully mature in some aspects, it indeed demonstrates potential directions for the future development of AI hardware. Its introduction has drawn attention to the market for innovative portable AI products, a trend reflected in various products.

On the evening of November 30th at 18:00, the second episode of "New Things" will be broadcast. We have invited the founder and COO of "DigiWindow Technology," the provider of the world's smallest near-eye display system, Deng Xudong, to discuss together: What might be the appearance of the best hardware carrier in the AI era?

You will hear about the following topics:

1. Major Players and Industry Competition: With numerous players in the AR market, which is considered a highly competitive red ocean, how did Arcension find its Product Market Fit (PMF)?

2. Potential AR Applications in the Future Consumer Market: What are the most promising application areas for AR technology in the future consumer market? Can it become the next-generation consumer electronic product like the iPhone?

3. Integration of AI and AR in the Era of ChatGPT: In the era of AI led by ChatGPT, how does Arcension combine AI with AR? What might be the ideal hardware platform in the age of AI?

In summary, Arcension aims to empower every ordinary pair of eyeglasses with augmented reality functionality.

△ Prototype of Glasses Featuring DigiWindow Technology

Established in late 2022, Arcension focuses on the intelligent upgrade of regular eyeglasses. The company has developed the world's smallest near-eye display optical system: Digi Window™. Recently, Arcension showcased its first daily eyeglasses equipped with the in-house developed DigiWindow technology, featuring a near-eye display module with a diameter and thickness of less than 2mm and a weight of less than 1g.

By combining a unique ultra-low-power hardware architecture, Arcension aims to upgrade every pair of daily eyeglasses into smart glasses.

The founding team of the company consists of individuals from renowned universities both domestically and internationally, such as Stanford and Tsinghua University. They have previous experience working with well-known companies globally, including Apple, Meta, and Hikvision. Since its establishment in 2022, Arcension has secured investment from the leading colored contact lens brand Moody and recently completed a seed funding round of over ten million.

Guest Speaker: Founder and COO - Deng Xudong

Arcension's Co-founder and COO graduated from URJC in Spain with a master's degree in economic media. With over 10 years of experience in the consumer electronics and machine vision fields, he has worked for Hikvision, where he was a founding member of the overseas team, and served as an overseas operator for Xiaomi's ecological chain products.

As a serial entrepreneur, he founded the smart home brand Blurams, which received acclaim in the global market.

On the evening of November 30th at 6 PM, let's have an interesting conversation together!

We welcome more industry experts to join the "36Kr Intelligent Emergence New Things" as advisory members to discuss the latest trends, technological breakthroughs, and application cases in AI. Additionally, we welcome more readers to join the AI exchange group to explore innovations and transformations in the AI field together.