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Valentyn Volkov, co-founder and scientific partner at Xpanceo, with a prototype smart contact lens. Antonie Robertson / The National
Valentyn Volkov, co-founder and scientific partner at Xpanceo, with a prototype smart contact lens. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai start-up develops smart contact lens that can mimic Iron Man technology
Xpanceo's device can be controlled using voice, gestures, glances and 'probably later, your mind', says founder