As AR (augmented reality) technology moves beyond expensive laboratories, it is entering our daily lives in unexpected ways.

Recently, two companies in the AR glasses field in Hangzhou have completed financing. Among them, Hangzhou Guangli Technology Co., Ltd., an intelligent sports glasses manufacturer, has completed a Pre-B round funding of nearly 100 million yuan, led by Hangzhou High-tech Investment Fund. Meanwhile, Guangyu Yuanxin (Hangzhou) Optoelectronics Co., Ltd., which focuses on R&D of Micro LED micro-display chips, also secured A-round funding. These two rounds of financing not only boosted industry confidence but also showcased new possibilities of AI+AR integration through a series of new products.

Evolution Underwater: AI Music Goggles Achieve "Immersive" Fitness

At the latest exhibition, Guangli Technology introduced a highly talked-about new product - AI music goggles. This product completely broke the long-standing "information island" in swimming:

  • Excellent Audio and Visual Experience: Users can not only view real-time fitness data while exercising underwater, but also enjoy an immersive audio experience.

  • Self-developed Technology: Relying on the company's accumulated expertise in diffraction optical waveguide technology, this goggles achieves high-definition display and audio output in complex underwater environments while maintaining lightweight design.

Capital Competition: Over 20 AR-Related Funding Rounds Disclosed

2026 is considered the year of dual driving forces for the AR industry - "technology and scenarios." According to public data, there are nearly 20 disclosed funding events in the field of AR smart glasses this year, covering the entire industrial chain from underlying chips, optical modules to terminal products.

  • Foundation Support: For example, Guangyu Yuanxin's breakthrough in Micro LED micro-display technology is the core key to achieving lightweight and long-lasting AR glasses.

  • Terminal Explosion: Capital is now focusing on companies with vertical scenario definition capabilities, and more "killer applications" are emerging in fields such as sports, healthcare, and industrial maintenance.

Industry Insight: From "General Purpose" to "Specialized" Disruption

Previously, AR glasses were often seen as challengers to smartphones, striving for versatility but inevitably becoming bulky. Now, Hangzhou companies' exploration offers a new idea: by empowering specific scenarios with AI (such as swimming, cycling, and mountain climbing), they can capture large markets by solving "small pain points."

Conclusion: "New Species" of Sports in the AR Era

From precision instruments in laboratories to AI music goggles under water, AR technology is accelerating its "demystification." When technology integrates deeply with life scenarios, smart glasses are no longer toys for geeks, but will become a "body extension" like sports watches. Behind the financing of these two Hangzhou companies, we see a clearer and more realistic future of augmented reality.