WAVE – 3D Augmented Reality HUD Systems

Client

Wave - Morelli Tech SRLS - www.wavelabs.it

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Key Responsibilities

• Optical architecture design for 3D augmented reality HUD
• Prototyping and development of demonstrators with increasing TRL
• Integration and control of liquid lens systems for 3D projection
• Firmware and real-time control software development
• MVP implementation with object detection and LIDAR integration
• Mechanical design and production of enclosures and custom PCBs

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Description

WAVE is a deep-tech startup developing next-generation 3D Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays (HUDs) for the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. The project is focused on redefining spatial visualization through advanced optical projection systems.

Starting from product-level requirements—wide field of view (FOV), compact integration, and adaptability across domains—we engineered the full hardware and optical architecture, gradually evolving from early prototypes to a fully functional demonstrator of the core technology.

The key innovation lies in the 3D projection capability, enabled by a liquid lens system capable of dynamically adjusting the virtual image plane in 3D space (X, Y, Z axes). This electronically controlled optical system allows the projection to adapt in real time to both user positioning and environmental context.

We also developed an MVP supporting multi-channel projection, with high responsiveness and control precision.

To validate performance in real-world conditions, we implemented a full demo environment featuring:

• Real-time firmware and software stack for optical control
• Object detection pipelines
• LiDAR and stereoscopic vision integration
• Custom enclosures and electronic control boards

This comprehensive approach allowed us to showcase the technology’s potential for integration into mission-critical applications where spatial accuracy and visual clarity are paramount.

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