Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Мөнгөн шагнал in Өмсөх технологийн дизайн Competition Category.

МөнгөнӨмсөх технологи· 2025

Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг

by Yuxuan Hua

A' Design Award Мөнгөн шагнал Winner in Өмсөх технологи Category

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The Design

About Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг

Lens бол гадаа адал явдалд зориулсан AR ухаалаг цаг бөгөөд аяндаа ба энгийн байдлыг хослуулдаг. Ухаалаг нүдний шил, ухаалаг гар утас зэрэг одоо байгаа AR төхөөрөмжүүд хэт халдлагатай эсвэл судалгааг тасалдуулдаг бол Lens нь төгс уялдаатай өөр хувилбарыг санал болгоно. Цаг мэт зүүж, Lens-ийн AR функцүүд шаардлагатай үед хүртээмжтэй, халдашгүй, үргэлж бэлэн байна. Уламжлалт монокуляр мэт барихаар зохион бүтээгдсэн энэ нь өргөтгөсөн агуулгатай шинэ ертөнцийг нээж харуулна: амьтдыг таних, шинэ замуудыг судлах, оддын ордыг нээх. Lens нь оптик нээлтийн дурсамжийг орчин үеийн судалгааны сэтгэл хөдөлгөм байдалтай төгс нэгтгэдэг.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Мөнгөн шагнал

Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг нь A' Design Award Мөнгөн шагналын ялагч бөгөөд дээд зэргийн, гайхамшигтай, сэтгэл хөдөлгөм загварт олгодог онцгой нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Мөнгөн ялагчид бол маш гялалзсан, маш бүтээлч ажил бөгөөд зохион бүтээгчдийн гарамгай мэдлэг, авьяас, нарийн мэдрэмжийг харуулдаг. Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг нь гайхалтай, үлгэр жишээ, маш мэргэжлийн, гүнзгий шинэлэг бүтээл болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Мөнгөн шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар бол урлаг, шинжлэх ухаан, загвар, технологийн хил хязгаарыг тэлэхэд хувь нэмэр оруулдаг анхаарал татахуйц, биширсэн шинэ бүтээл юм. Lens AR Ухаалаг Цаг бол олон хүний атаархал татдаг бүтээл бөгөөд хүслийг сэргээж, эерэг мэдрэмж авчирч, гайхшрал, биширлийг төрүүлдэг.

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.