Flex Launches Augmented Reality Reference Design for Next Generation Smart Glasses
January 09, 2018 at 09:05 am EST
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Flex has introduced an augmented reality (AR) reference design to reduce time to market for companies making AR devices for enterprise and consumer applications. The Flex AR reference design is a complete product specification, including a head-mounted display (HMD), an external processing unit (EPU) and a gesture-based software platform to manage interaction. By customizing the rugged, stable and high-quality Flex AR reference design versus developing their own AR hardware, companies can significantly reduce product development costs and quickly scale manufacturing. The Flex AR platform incorporates cutting edge technology from partners including the Snapdragon 835 mobile platform from Qualcomm, designed to deliver full-color, 1080p augmented reality experiences. The Snapdragon 835 draws 25% less power than previous models, using an advanced 10-nanometer design. The Flex AR platform was designed to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise and industrial users. The device is Z87 safety rated, splash proof and dust proof and designed to survive drops from two meters. The peripheral vision is open, which allows users to have a better field of view. The device can also be controlled by gesture, voice and wearable's using a Bluetooth connection. In addition, the EPU is designed to power the system throughout the workday, and it can be charged by plugging into a power adaptor or by swapping out the rechargeable battery. The Flex AR platform will ship with a 30-day trial of Atheer AiR Enterprise, so customers can immediately start writing workflow guidance for their needs. Flex will provide a full software development kit (SDK) to customers who are building on Android Nougat.
Flex Ltd. is engaged in providing a portfolio of manufacturing solutions and services. The Company operates through three segments: Flex Agility Solutions (FAS), and Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS). The FAS segment is comprised of various end markets, such as Communications, Enterprise, and Cloud (CEC), including data infrastructure, edge infrastructure and communications infrastructure; Lifestyle, including appliances, consumer packaging, floorcare, micro mobility and audio; and Consumer Devices, including mobile and high velocity consumer devices. The FRS segment consists of end markets, such as Automotive, including mobility, autonomous, connectivity, electrification, and smart technologies; Health Solutions, including medical devices, medical equipment, and drug delivery; and Industrial, including capital equipment, industrial devices, and renewables and grid edge.