ARVR review covers TDK metasurface combiners in 2026

In this review of augmented reality technologies for 2026, the author evaluates novel combiners and laser beam scanning approaches, including metasurfaces from TDK and Fourier Optics, Gixel's active mini-mirrors, and Smith Displays' non-linear crystal combiners. The analysis highlights ongoing engineering hurdles in augmented reality optics, such as scanning speed limitations, resolution bottlenecks caused by resampling, and potential conflicts with the human visual system. Open article →