Reimagining Augmented Reality

Augmented reality is progressing toward lighter, more efficient, and more immersive systems — a transition enabled by advancements in materials, photonics, sensing, and display engineering. TDK’s recent AR technology series highlights how thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN), direct retinal projection (DRP), and compact RGB laser modules are forming the backbone of next-generation wearable optics and spatial computing hardware. This accompanying infographic consolidates key information from the series into a single visual reference, summarizing the core technologies, performance characteristics, and application pathways shaping the future of AR development.

What the infographic includes:

• A complete overview of TDK’s AR stack, from foundational material science to system-level implementation

• The role of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate in enabling fast, efficient, compact optical modules

• An outline of Direct Retinal Projection and its impact on visual comfort and form factor

• Key performance metrics including speed, power consumption, integration footprint, and safety

• Real-world use cases across smart glasses, robotics and medical imaging

• High-level summary points for quick technical context and reference