Lens Smartuaireadóir RA by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dearadh Teicneolaíochta Inchaite Competition Category.

AirgeadTeicneolaíocht Inchaite· 2025

Lens Smartuaireadóir RA

by Yuxuan Hua

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Teicneolaíocht Inchaite Category

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The Design

About Lens Smartuaireadóir RA

Is smartuaireadóir RA é Lens le haghaidh eachtraíochtaí tumthacha lasmuigh, ag cumasc spontáineacht le simplíocht. Cé go mothaíonn gléasanna RA atá ann cheana cosúil le spéaclaí cliste agus fóin chliste ionsaitheach nó go gcuireann siad isteach ar thaiscéalaíocht, cuireann Lens rogha gan uaim ar fáil. Caite ar nós uaireadóir, bíonn gnéithe RA Lens ar fáil nuair is gá, neamh-ionsaitheach agus réidh i gcónaí. Deartha chun a bheith á choimeád ar nós monoculair thraidisiúnta, nochtann sé saol nua le hábhar breisithe: sainaithin créatúir, déan iniúchadh ar chosáin nua, nó faigh amach réaltbhuíonta. Cumascann Lens go réidh cumha na fionnachtana optúla le spreacadh na taiscéalaíochta nua-aimseartha.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh Lens Smartuaireadóir RA Duais Airgid A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí ardchaighdeáin, álainn agus drámatach. Is saothair thar a bheith drithleacha agus an-chruthaitheach iad buaiteoirí Airgid a léiríonn saineolas, tallann agus géarchúis shármhaith a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Lens Smartuaireadóir RA ina shaothar iontach, ina léiriú sampla, thar a bheith gairmiúil agus go domhain nuálach. Is aireagán an-suntasach, ionadmhuirthe é an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Airgid A' Design Award a dhéanann leas do theorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta agus a chuireann chun cinn iad. Is cruthú é an dearadh Lens Smartuaireadóir RA a bhfuil formad mór leis, a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a thugann mothúcháin dhearfacha agus a adhnann iontas agus ionadh.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Lens is an AR smartwatch for immersive outdoor adventures, blending spontaneity with simplicity. Unlike intrusive AR tools like smart glasses or smartphones, Lens offers a seamless alternative. Worn like a watch, its AR features are unobtrusive and ready when needed. Designed to be held like a monocular, Lens unveils a world of augmented content, merging the nostalgia of telescopic discovery with the thrill of modern exploration.
Dimensions & Packaging: *Dimensions*
-Watch Diameter: 48mm (ideal for a balance of functionality and portability)
-Thickness: 20mm
-Weight: 68g
Tags: Augmented Reality, Smartwatch, Outdoor, Monocular, AR, Wearable Technologies
Production Technology: Lens was designed with a focus on ergonomic comfort and seamless functionality. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum for durability and lightweight wear, it features advanced AR projection, a wide FOV camera for immersive visuals, and a compact LiDAR for precise spatial mapping. The quick-detach mechanism enhances versatility, while extensive prototyping and real-world testing ensured optimal performance for outdoor exploration.
Research: We interviewed hikers, foragers, and stargazers to uncover their main frustrations with outdoor AR apps:

1.Devices were too bulky to carry comfortably.
2.Many were too fragile for rugged environments.
3.Frequent screen interactions disrupted the flow of exploration.

And these insights guided our design:

1.A quick-detach mechanism.
2.Intuitive monocular-holding gesture for seamless AR interaction.
3.A capacitive haptic button enabling both simple and complex controls.
4.An integrated haptic motor to reduce cognitive load, letting users stay focused on their surroundings.
Inspiration: Lens was inspired by the age-old act of sighting through telescopes, reimagined for the modern adventurer. Designed to be held like a traditional monocular, it blends the nostalgia of optical discovery with cutting-edge AR technology. Addressing the shortcomings of other AR tools - like the intrusiveness of glasses or the disruption of smartphones - Lens enhances exploration with instant, unobtrusive insights while preserving the spontaneity of outdoor adventures.
Project Duration: Lens began during the pandemic in 2021, driven by a desire to enhance connections and exploration during a unique time. After two years of development, it was completed in December 2023, ready to redefine how we engage with the world around us.
Operation Flow: Lens works seamlessly as a smartwatch and transforms into an AR monocular when removed from the wrist. Interaction is intuitive - simply hold it up to access features like navigation, identification, and stargazing. Key frames include wrist-worn mode for portability and monocular mode for immersive AR. Its unobtrusive design outperforms other tools by delivering instant insights without disrupting the natural experience, ensuring spontaneity and immersion.