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Cellid has entered into a business partnership with Megane Top to develop and bring AR glasses to market under Megane Top’s own brand. The collaboration combines Cellid’s AR glasses technology with Megane Top’s experience in eyewear product development and its nationwide sales network.
Under the partnership, Cellid will contribute its expertise in the optical and hardware technologies required for AR glasses, as well as product design and development. Megane Top will apply its experience in eyewear product development and sales, with both companies working together from product development through market deployment.
The companies plan to begin advance reservations for the jointly developed AR glasses through the Green Funding crowdfunding platform on October 23, 2026. Following the crowdfunding campaign, the product is expected to be sold through Megane Top’s nationwide store network, including its Megane Ichiba stores, enabling access to a broader range of customers.
The partnership tackles challenges that arise when trying to bring AR glasses into everyday life. AR glasses need more, than display and clear optics. For users to choose AR glasses AR glasses must feel comfortable to wear look practical for tasks stay high quality and be made in a way that keeps a steady supply.
Cellid has been working on AR glasses displays and hardware focusing on its optical technologies. Its collection of technology includes see-through waveguide displays that use DOE technology. It also has spatial-recognition software like Cellid SLAM. The company wants to mix its hardware with this recognition software to link the world and the digital world.
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Megane Top has built up a background in eyewear over many years. By March 2026 the company had 1,036 stores in Japan and 35 international locations. It employs 5,500 people. The business sells a variety of products such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and other related items.
Both companies believe that combining augmented reality technology with knowledge is key, to getting AR glasses beyond early adopters. Their partnership aims to make sure that AR features work well while still offering comfort, style and everyday usability that customers expect from good-quality eyewear.
Looking ahead Cellid plans to keep investing in research and development. The goal is to make AR glasses smaller, powerful and more comfortable while also improving the technologies needed for large-scale production. The company also intends to work with partners to bring AR glasses into markets and to speed up their real-world use.
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