Appotronics, the inventor of ALPD® laser technology, today unveiled the world’s first Laser+LCOS optical engine prototype for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses at the AR | VR | MR Exhibition of SPIE Photonics West 2026. This demonstration signifies the first successful convergence of laser display technology with the AR glasses form factor, establishing a critical milestone toward consumer-grade, all-day wearable AR devices.

Held from January 20 to 22 in San Francisco, SPIE Photonics West is the premier global event for lasers, biomedical opt…