Lens
AR Smartwatch for Yuxuan Hua
Lens is an AR smartwatch for immersive outdoor adventures, blending spontaneity with simplicity. While existing AR devices like smart glasses and smartphones feel intrusive or disrupt exploration, Lens offers a seamless alternative. Worn like a watch, Lens’ AR features are available when needed, unobtrusive and always ready. Designed to be held like a traditional monocular, it unveils a new world with augmented content: identify creatures, explore new trails, or uncover constellations. Lens seamlessly merges the nostalgia of optical discovery with the thrill of modern exploration.
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Lens AR Smartwatch Press Releases
Press releases for Lens are now accessible in these languages: English.
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Unique Properties
Lens is an AR smartwatch for immersive outdoor adventures, blending spontaneity with simplicity. Unlike intrusive AR tools like smart glasses or smartphones, Lens offers a seamless alternative. Worn like a watch, its AR features are unobtrusive and ready when needed. Designed to be held like a monocular, Lens unveils a world of augmented content, merging the nostalgia of telescopic discovery with the thrill of modern exploration.
Tags
Augmented Reality, Smartwatch, Outdoor, Monocular, AR, Wearable Technologies
Production Technology
Lens was designed with a focus on ergonomic comfort and seamless functionality. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum for durability and lightweight wear, it features advanced AR projection, a wide FOV camera for immersive visuals, and a compact LiDAR for precise spatial mapping. The quick-detach mechanism enhances versatility, while extensive prototyping and real-world testing ensured optimal performance for outdoor exploration.
Project Duration
Lens began during the pandemic in 2021, driven by a desire to enhance connections and exploration during a unique time. After two years of development, it was completed in December 2023, ready to redefine how we engage with the world around us.
Operation Flow
Lens works seamlessly as a smartwatch and transforms into an AR monocular when removed from the wrist. Interaction is intuitive - simply hold it up to access features like navigation, identification, and stargazing. Key frames include wrist-worn mode for portability and monocular mode for immersive AR. Its unobtrusive design outperforms other tools by delivering instant insights without disrupting the natural experience, ensuring spontaneity and immersion.
Research
We interviewed hikers, foragers, and stargazers to uncover their main frustrations with outdoor AR apps: 1.Devices were too bulky to carry comfortably. 2.Many were too fragile for rugged environments. 3.Frequent screen interactions disrupted the flow of exploration. And these insights guided our design: 1.A quick-detach mechanism. 2.Intuitive monocular-holding gesture for seamless AR interaction. 3.A capacitive haptic button enabling both simple and complex controls. 4.An integrated haptic motor to reduce cognitive load, letting users stay focused on their surroundings.
Inspiration
Lens was inspired by the age-old act of sighting through telescopes, reimagined for the modern adventurer. Designed to be held like a traditional monocular, it blends the nostalgia of optical discovery with cutting-edge AR technology. Addressing the shortcomings of other AR tools - like the intrusiveness of glasses or the disruption of smartphones - Lens enhances exploration with instant, unobtrusive insights while preserving the spontaneity of outdoor adventures.
Project Overview
Lens AR Smartwatch has been a Silver winner in the Wearable Technologies Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Yuxuan Hua.
Silver Recognition
Yuxuan Hua was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Lens AR Smartwatch.
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Lens AR Smartwatch Wins Silver at 2025 A' Wearable Technologies Design Awards for Redefining Outdoor Exploration
San Francisco-based designer Yuxuan Hua has been honored with the Silver A' Design Award 2025 for Lens, an innovative AR smartwatch that transforms outdoor adventures by seamlessly blending the nostalgia of monocular exploration with cutting-edge augmented reality, offering users instant, unobtrusive insights without disrupting the spontaneity of discovery.
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