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March 6, 2025 – XPANCEO, a deep tech company developing the next generation of computing, unveiled three new smart contact lens prototypes this week at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, including a lens with a wireless powering companion, an IOP sensor, and biochemical sensors. Additionally, the company presented enhanced versions of its augmented reality (AR) vision and data-reading prototypes.
The first prototype is a Smart Contact Lens with a Wireless Powering Companion that features fully remote power transfer and offers “twice the range of the previous industry solutions,” according to XPANCEO.
The company stated that, according to its calculations, the lens is “completely safe to wear, with radiation levels comparable to other common wearable devices such as headphones.” In addition to this, the lens also remains flexible and lightweight. Furthermore, a compact powering companion for the lens (similar to a contact lens case) offers an extended range.
The second prototype is the company’s Biosensing Smart Contact Lens, designed to measure body parameters directly from tear fluid, and eliminate the need for blood draws, according to XPANCEO.
The lens features an advanced biosensor that, with the aid of nanoparticles, enhances the signal of elements in the tear fluid, allowing for high-sensitivity monitoring of key biomarkers such as glucose, various hormones, and vitamins. XPANCEO stated that through this feature, it aims to enhance personal health management and enable early-stage detection and prevention of illnesses.
The Smart Contact Lens with an IOP (Intraocular Pressure) Sensor from XPANCEO was the third prototype on display at MWC 2025, offering an advanced non-invasive glaucoma management system.
Showcased alongside a custom eye model that accurately replicates the human eye, the lens, paired with an AI-powered smartphone app, allowed attendees to obtain real-time readings by scanning a nearly invisible optical pattern. By shifting in response to changes in intraocular pressure, this dynamic pattern can provide instant, highly precise measurements, and potentially aid in early glaucoma detection, according to the company.
Among its innovations, XPANCEO also showcased an improved Smart Contact Lens for AR Vision. Unlike previous models that relied on external image sources, XPANCEO stated this new model features an integrated microdisplay, which is capable of displaying images previously only possible through smart glasses or AR/VR headsets.
Finally, the company showcased its Smart Contact Lens for Data Reading, featuring flexible electronics designed for mass production and an integrated wireless data transmission antenna that enables real-time data transfer from the lens to a companion device. This device serves not only as a charger but also as the main computational hub, allowing users to receive biometric information from embedded sensors directly on their smartphones.
XPANCEO’s latest lens prototypes highlight new possibilities for smart wearables, with the technology potentially paving the way for advancements in health monitoring and augmented reality experiences.
To learn more about XPANCEO, its new smart contact lens solutions and research into wearable technology, healthcare, and XR use-cases, please visit the company’s website.
Image credit: XPANCEO
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