Cellid has unveiled two new AR glasses reference designs for 2026, one using a plastic waveguide and the other a glass waveguide, signaling a dual-path approach to optics.

The full-color design features a glass waveguide, a Qualcomm AR1 + GX8002 processor, a 12‑megapixel camera, a 500×380 full-color RGB display, and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity for high-end performance.

Both models are pitched for both enterprise digital transformation and consumer use, aiming for strong visibility and natural viewing in indoor and outdoor settings.

The green monochrome variant is presented as an entry-level option focused on AI-enabled and networked applications, while the full-color model targets high-end AR/XR development with superior resolution.

Both designs are lightweight, wireless AR glasses with a 30-degree binocular display and MicroLED projectors capable of up to 3,000 nits brightness for vivid visuals.

Cellid plans in-house manufacturing of both glass and plastic waveguides to balance optical performance, durability, mass production, and cost.

The full-color reference design is slated to be available in January 2026, with CES 2026 in Las Vegas expected to showcase the technology.

The green monochrome model uses a mass-produced plastic waveguide and includes an Alif E7 processor, a 5-megapixel camera, a 640×480 green VGA display, and 802.11ax Wi‑Fi.

Cellid’s materials underscore waveguide technology as a core driver for the next generation of AR glasses.