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¹School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, 80 Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.

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This study introduces a novel lensless holographic system using waveguides to create accommodation-capable augmented reality head-up displays (AR-HUDs). The system expands the eye-box and field of view, overcoming key limitations in current AR technology.

Keywords:

augmented reality (AR)computer generated hologram holographic display waveguide

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Area of Science:

Optics
Computer Science
Display Technology

Background:

Augmented reality head-up displays (AR-HUDs) offer immersive 3D experiences but face challenges like limited field of view (FOV) and eye-box.
Current optical waveguide displays lack accommodation cues, hindering integration of virtual content with real scenes.
Pupil replication waveguides offer compact form factors and exit-pupil expansion but struggle with accommodation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a lensless, accommodation-capable holographic system integrated with a waveguide for AR-HUDs.
To expand the eye-box and optimize the field of view (FOV) at a specific viewing distance.
To address the trade-offs inherent in current AR-HUD technologies.

Main Methods:

A formalized computer-generated hologram (CGH) algorithm was developed using specific assumptions and constraints.
Numerical simulations were conducted to validate the proposed system's performance.
Optical experiments were performed to demonstrate the system's capabilities.

Main Results:

The system successfully produced accommodation-capable holographic images.
An expanded eye-box of 9.18 mm was achieved.
A maximum horizontal field of view (FOV) of 7.0 degrees was observed at an optimal distance of 112 mm.

Conclusions:

The proposed lensless accommodation-capable holographic waveguide system effectively expands the eye-box and FOV.
This technology overcomes critical limitations in current AR-HUDs, enabling better integration of virtual and real-world visuals.
The system demonstrates potential for more immersive and visually comfortable augmented reality experiences.