The glasses are made by imprinting freeform optics with a nanophotonic optical element called a metaform.

Innovations like this one could soon make VR gear more immersive.

Better optics arent the only challenge for VR.

Person using a smaller prototype of VR glasses

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The system uses magnetic tracking and motion capture.

Exactly like smartphones have become ingrained in our daily existence.

Person tapping virtual interface elements while wearing VR glasses

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