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The Mojo Vision Lens was a prototype augmented reality smart contact lens developed by Mojo Vision. Demonstrated on-eye in June 2022 (on CEO Drew Perkins), the lens featured the world's smallest micro-LED display at 0.5mm diameter with 14,000 PPI and 1.8-micron pixel pitch, integrated ARM M0 processor, 5 GHz proprietary radio, medical-grade micro-battery, and eye-tracking IMU sensors. The scleral lens design sat on the white of the eye for comfort while delivering AR information directly to the wearer's vision. Mojo Vision pivoted in 2023 from consumer contact lens development to supplying micro-LED display technology to other companies.[1]

Mojo Vision Lens
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Smart contact lens
Subtype AR contact lens (prototype)
Platform Proprietary
Creator Mojo Vision
Price N/A (prototype)
Website https://www.mojo.vision
System
CPU ARM M0
GPU Integrated
Storage
Display
Display Micro-LED
Resolution ~120 x 120 pixels
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking Gaze tracking
Eye Tracking Yes (built-in IMU)
Audio
Connectivity
Connectivity 5 GHz proprietary radio
Device
Weight Contact lens weight
Sensors IMU, image sensor, eye tracking
Input Eye gaze, external controller

History and Development

2020 Announcement

Mojo Vision revealed plans for AR contact lenses at CES 2020.

June 2022 On-Eye Demo

First feature-complete AR contact lens worn by CEO Drew Perkins.

2023 Pivot

Company shifted focus to micro-LED display manufacturing for other devices.

Technology

Display

  • Type: Micro-LED
  • Diameter: 0.5mm (0.48mm)
  • Pixel Pitch: 1.8 microns
  • PPI: 14,000
  • Resolution: ~120 x 120 pixels
  • Color: Monochrome green (optimized for human vision)
  • FOV: 15 degrees

"World's Smallest" Display

Claimed to be the world's smallest micro-LED display ever produced.

Processing

Embedded Processor

  • CPU: ARM M0 (low power)
  • GPU: Integrated graphics
  • Power Management: Integrated circuit

Radio

  • Frequency: 5 GHz proprietary
  • Reason: Bluetooth too slow/high latency
  • Connection: Close-proximity controller

Sensors

Eye Tracking

  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Gaze-based UI control

Image Sensor

  • Captures surroundings
  • Computer vision processing
  • Edge detection

Optics

Miniature reverse Cassegrain telescope for eye tracking.

Scleral Lens Design

Comfort

  • Sits on sclera (white of eye)
  • Avoids sensitive cornea
  • Fewer nerve endings

Custom Fit

Each lens custom-fitted to individual eye shape.

Breathability

  • Air channels built into lens
  • Oxygen diffusion to cornea
  • Safe for extended wear

Prescription Compatible

Can incorporate corrective prescription.

Power

Micro-Battery

  • Thin film bio-safe battery
  • Medical-grade components

Charging

  • Overnight charging
  • Combined cleaning/charging case
  • Similar to smartwatch workflow

Interaction

Eye-Controlled UI

  • Gaze-based navigation
  • No hand controllers
  • Natural eye movements

External Controller

  • Close-proximity relay device
  • Could be worn as necklace
  • Handles connectivity

Limitations

Prototype Stage

  • Limited production
  • Development demonstrations only
  • Not consumer-ready

Display Constraints

  • 15° field of view
  • Monochrome only
  • Low resolution

Company Pivot

2023 Direction Change

Mojo Vision transitioned from consumer lens development to B2B micro-LED supply.

Technology Applications

Micro-LED displays for other AR/VR devices.

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Micro-LED (0.5mm)
PPI 14,000
Pixel Pitch 1.8 microns
Resolution ~120 x 120
FOV 15°
Color Monochrome green
Processor ARM M0
Radio 5 GHz proprietary
Eye Tracking IMU (accel/gyro/mag)
Lens Type Scleral (custom fit)
Status Prototype (pivoted)

See Also

References