EmdoorXR (also referenced here as MDO XR) sits in the OEM/ODM layer of XR hardware, building reference designs and manufacturing programs that other brands can take to market under their own name. In this interview, Victor frames smart eyewear as a merge of consumer electronics and the traditional optical supply chain, where fit, hinge mechanics, acoustics, and cosmetics matter as much as the compute stack. https://vr.emdoor.com/
A big part of the talk is their Vision SE mixed-reality headset concept: a 4K micro-OLED display stack aimed at “watch, play, record” use rather than full spatial computing. The positioning is closer to a lightweight entertainment MR device with video-see-through passthrough, plus a simpler input model using 3DoF control for gaming and media play.
They also walk through the current wave of “AI camera” glasses that ship without a display: microphone, speakers, onboard battery, and a camera module with flash for quick capture and voice-first assistant workflows. EmdoorXR describes this class around Snapdragon AR1-level silicon, paired with imaging features like EIS and HDR, and typical reference specs in the category such as a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and 1440p/30 video, with IPX4-style water resistance, ~38 g weight, and battery targets around a full day of casual use.
On the AR side, Victor shows a prototype direction using waveguide optics and a small display module (noted as 580×300), with options spanning monocular to binocular layouts and the idea of plugging in different AI engines (he mentions Gemini as an example). The key subtext is modularity: standardizing “temple electronics” while leaving the front frame highly customizable, so brands can iterate style quickly while reusing RF, audio, battery, and camera building blocks, and still hit a realistic production schedule.
The interview was filmed at CES Las Vegas 2026, and it lands on a familiar industry bet: as displays, optics, and on-device AI get more efficient, AR glasses can absorb more of what people do on a phone, but only if comfort, aesthetics, and ecosystem support keep pace. EmdoorXR’s role is less about one flagship and more about enabling many launches at once, across carriers and consumer brands worldwide, in a form factor people will actually wear out here.
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