Wearable Retinal Display Micro-Projector for Visually Assisted Autonomous Operations

NASA and Military programs utilizing see-through augmented reality head mounted display have failed to meet their human performance objectives, due to their inherent waveguide and combiner optics.nbsp; This raises caution for use of see-through HMD to assist astronauts and mission specialists in autonomous medical care.nbsp; Placing digital content on a screen between the user and their environment results in poor user experience on earth, in the atmosphere or in space.nbsp; The image is difficult to see due to poor resolution and contrast.nbsp; The environment is obscured by the waveguide and content, and the data is distracting, ultimately increasing cognitive burden.nbsp; See-through devices have poor ergonomics, resulting in physical impairment.nbsp; Amalgamated Visionrsquo;s patented optical design is entirely different than current commercial products.nbsp; The technology is founded on unique engineering and optical principles that deliver the features and performance required to satisfy NASA SBIR Phase I amp; II H12.05 and are aligned with the objectives of the NASA Human Health and Performance and Exploratory Medical Capabilities group.nbsp; AV display is based on laser beam scanning and is a virtual retinal display.nbsp; The image is projected directly on to the retina ndash; there is no screen.nbsp; The display is extremely small, lightweight (approximately 25 grams on the face and 85 grams overall) and does not obstruct the userrsquo;s normal line of sight. Image quality is excellent and bright enough for direct sunlight use.nbsp; AV technology provides critical ldquo;just in timerdquo; information while allowing the user an unobstructed view of their environment and the task at hand. Critical design phases have been completed and we are ready now to build a minimum viable product prototype.