LetinAR wins Global TIPS, secures ₩5B to slim AI glasses optics by 53%

What's the deal? LetinAR, a South Korean developer of optical modules for AI glasses, has been selected for the Ministry of SMEs and StartupsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →' Global TIPS R&D programme. It will receive KRW 5 billion over four years for research and development and overseas expansion.

What it means. LetinAR aims to reduce its optical module thickness from about 7.5 mm to 3.5 mm while maintaining viewing angle and image quality. Its PinTILT and PinMR technologies support lighter, high-efficiency modules, with in-house capabilities spanning optical design, lens manufacturing, assembly and testing.

Track record. LetinAR has shipped smart-glasses products with NTTDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and DynabookDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and worked with Aegis RiderDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. Its CEO Kim Jae-hyuk said the programme will support the company's next-generation optical modules.

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