Samsung Display will participate for the second consecutive year in a United States exhibition specializing in Extended Reality (XR) and showcase RGB OLEDoS technology for next-generation XR devices.
Samsung Display said on the 17th that it will take part in AWE USA 2026, held at the Long Beach Convention Center in California from the 16th to the 18th (local time). AWE is a specialized exhibition that covers XR technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
At the exhibition, Samsung Display will showcase the latest RGB OLEDoS technology that can be applied to XR devices such as MR headsets and AR smart glasses. A highlight is the 1.3-inch RGB OLEDoS that achieves a peak brightness of 40,000 nits.
A darkroom space has been set up at the venue to experience the ultra-high-brightness characteristics of the 1.3-inch RGB OLEDoS. In a darkroom named "The Big Dipper," Samsung Display arranged seven display panels to form the Big Dipper and applied the 40,000-nit RGB OLEDoS to two of the panels. Visitors can check the difference in brightness and color reproduction in the darkroom environment.
A "Connected Vision" zone, a display space for smart glasses, is also being operated. In this area, visitors can try a smart glasses prototype equipped with a 0.62-inch RGB OLEDoS in front of a large screen set against the Long Beach, California, shoreline. Through the smart glasses, visitors can view virtual information such as translation and interpretation, navigation, and weather guidance.
Samsung Display is ramping up development of RGB OLEDoS technologies aimed at the smart glasses market. RGB OLEDoS is a microdisplay method that implements organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) on a silicon wafer. The company said the single-panel structure allows for simplification of the optical system.
A Samsung Display official said, "RGB OLEDoS consists of a single panel, so its manufacturing process is less complex than other technologies, making it advantageous for mass production and cost competitiveness," adding, "Leveraging our world-class OLED technology and mass production experience, we will focus on developing ultra-high-brightness RGB OLEDoS and securing productivity."
In the MR experience zone, a prototype MR headset equipped with RGB OLEDoS is on display. Visitors can experience a K-pop idol performance video and the rhythm action game "Synth Riders" through this headset.
Samsung Display explained that, unlike white OLEDoS, RGB OLEDoS without a color filter offers higher optical efficiency and longer lifespan, making it advantageous for high color reproduction and high brightness. It is suitable for XR devices that demand compact, lightweight designs while delivering sharp images.
Beyond the XR field, Samsung Display will also unveil next-generation concept products that can serve as spatial interfaces when combined with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Exhibits include a stretchable display that remains flat under normal conditions but protrudes depending on the usage environment, and a light field display (LFD) that provides a sense of depth without glasses or a headset.
This exhibition will also feature content that represents the Dabotap pagoda through the LFD. Visitors can view the pagoda's appearance changing three-dimensionally with shifts in position and viewpoint. Samsung Display plans to use its participation in this exhibition to expand cooperation with global corporations that lead the XR industry and to strengthen its leadership in the next-generation XR display market.