Kopin announced that it has been awarded a US army contract that involves a soldier display trade study to define the optimal MicroLED characteristics for XR HUDs for warfighter solutions.
A 2k OLED microdisplay by Kopin
The Soldier Display Trade Study focuses on identifying ultrabright MicroLED tradeoffs to optimize see-through XR applications, prioritizing daytime-readable displays that are brighter, more energy-efficient, and capable of delivering clear visibility across diverse lighting conditions—from intense daylight to overcast starlight. The trade study will culminate in a comprehensive “Microdisplay Requirements and Performance Matrix,” setting the standard for next-generation soldier vision systems.
This new contract will illustrate what microdisplay will be needed for next-generation soldier vision systems, including head-mounted see-through displays, handheld devices, platform-mounted systems, and advanced weapon sights like the Next Gen Squad Weapon Fire Control (NGSW-FC).
In 2024, Kopin announced a strategic agreement with MICLEDI to design, develop and produced advanced full-color microLED displays for AR applications. Earlier in 2023, Kopin announced that it has received the first verification samples of its microLED microdisplays, that utilize the company's proprietary backplane and drive technology. These displays achieved brightness levels of over 2.8 million nits.
