Xpanceo's smart contact lens prototype - in pictures

  • Valentyn Volkov, co-founder and scientific partner at Dubai-based start-up Xpanceo, holds a prototype smart contact lens. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Valentyn Volkov, co-founder and scientific partner at Dubai-based start-up Xpanceo, holds a prototype smart contact lens. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Xpanceo is developing techniques for embedding antennae in the lens at their Dubai lab
    Xpanceo is developing techniques for embedding antennae in the lens at their Dubai lab
  • The product is 'the next generation of computing via an invisible and weightless smart contact lens that is as natural to the wearer as their own vision', Xpanceo says
    The product is 'the next generation of computing via an invisible and weightless smart contact lens that is as natural to the wearer as their own vision', Xpanceo says
  • The lens gives users an 'infinite' extended reality view, the company says
    The lens gives users an 'infinite' extended reality view, the company says
  • Mr Volkov explains the possible uses and applications that can be embedded in the lens
    Mr Volkov explains the possible uses and applications that can be embedded in the lens
  • Fitting microprojectors, biosensors and power electronics into a small, comfortable lens is a challenge, Xpanceo says
    Fitting microprojectors, biosensors and power electronics into a small, comfortable lens is a challenge, Xpanceo says
  • Its research and development team comprises 40 scientists and engineers from leading universities and research centres
    Its research and development team comprises 40 scientists and engineers from leading universities and research centres
  • Mr Volkov and Roman Axelrod, co-founder and managing partner, with prototypes
    Mr Volkov and Roman Axelrod, co-founder and managing partner, with prototypes