The Finnish startup IXI develops dynamic lenses based on liquid crystals and eye tracking, aiming to replace progressive lenses with a lightweight, precise and low-power systemFinnish startup IXI, founded in 2021 by former Nokia and Varjo engineers, has raised around $36 million in funding to develop liquid crystal lens glasses that can automatically change focus using eye tracking and low-power electronics.Key Points:
- $36.5M Series A funding led by Plural and Amazon Alexa Fund
- Infrared sensor technology that detects eye convergence
- More than 150 inventions, 12 granted patents and 50 pending
- Prototypes and first live demonstrations expected by the end of the year
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