Smart Lenses capable of detecting blindness exhibited in GITEX 2024

Smart Lenses – Xpanceo

Dubai-based Xpanceo exhibited next-generation smart lenses capable of brain interactions to provide real-time health insights on the opening day of the GITEX 2024. GITEX is currently the region’s longest-running technology exhibition and is currently held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 14-18, 2024.

Smart contact lenses developed by Xpanceo can detect early signs of glaucoma (an eye condition leading to blindness) and resolve colour blindness and myopia. In addition, the lenses can also monitor blood pressure and potential viruses. The smart contact lenses are not only invisible but they are rechargeable and can improve night vision. Moreover, they can be linked to a smartphone and switch from a conventional lens to act as a multifunctional media display. 

Smart Glasses – LetinAR

LetinAR a tech firm from Korea has developed smart glasses that can deliver real-time patient information to support surgeries. The smart glasses provide live biometric data including heart rate and blood pressure and images of patient’s ultrasound or MRI thereby giving surgeons more information during procedures. The smart glasses can also be used for training and operation situations according to LetinAR’s chief executive, Jaehyeok Kim. 

The smart glasses are unlike the Apple Vision Pro as they enable doctors to see what is happening in front of their eyes. The smart glasses cost between $500-700 while goggles with larger screens could cost $1,000.

Letinar Smart Glasses
Smart glasses provide live biometric data including heart rate, blood pressure and images of patient’s ultrasound or MRI to surgeons

GITEX Reposition Dubai as a Global Innovation Hub

While visiting the GITEX 2024, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed commented that the UAE is rapidly consolidating its position as a global hub for advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) as it sets sights on a new phase of economic growth driven by strategic investments in future industries. Over the last few decades, Dubai has successfully developed a technological infrastructure that is the best in the world and conducive to investment in the tech and innovation sector. The government has also taken several initiatives to support consumer spending, further influencing the technology sector’s growth in the UAE.

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Author: Waqas Siddiqui
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