Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Àwọ̀ṣe Competition Category.

FàdákàÌmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Àwọ̀ṣe· 2025

Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR

by Yuxuan Hua

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ Àwọ̀ṣe Category

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The Design

About Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR

Lens jẹ́ aago ọlọgbọn AR fún àwọn ìrìn àjò ìta tí ó jinlẹ̀, tí ó pa ìṣe láìrotẹ́lẹ̀ àti ìrọ̀rùn pọ̀. Nígbà tí àwọn ẹ̀rọ AR tí ó wà bí awọ ojú ọlọgbọn àti fóònù ọlọgbọn ń yọ wọlé tàbí dá ìṣawárí dúró, Lens ń pèsè àṣàyàn àìlábùkù. A ń wọ ọ́ bí aago, àwọn ẹ̀yà AR Lens wà nígbà tí a bá nílò wọn, tí kò yọ wọlé, tí ó sì ṣetán nígbà gbogbo. A ṣe àpẹrẹ rẹ̀ láti di mú bí monocular ìbílẹ̀, ó ń ṣí ayé tuntun sílẹ̀ pẹ̀lú àkóónú àfikún: mọ àwọn ẹ̀dá, ṣàwárí àwọn ọ̀nà tuntun, tàbí rí ìpòpọ̀ ìràwọ̀. Lens pa ìrántí àtijọ́ ìwárí ojú pọ̀ pẹ̀lú ìdùnnú ìṣawárí òde òní ní ọ̀nà àìlábùkù.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award

Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Lens Aago Ọlọgbọn AR jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.

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.