Roman Axelrod is the Founder and Managing Partner of XPANCEO, a company developing smart contact lenses for extended reality experiences, integrating real and digital worlds.
His inspiration came from the need for a revolutionary computer that seamlessly blends AI into daily life, leading to the conception of XPANCEO.
XPANCEO envisions enhancing human-computer interaction through transhumanism, integrating biology and technology to surpass current limitations.
The smart contact lens prototypes utilize advanced 2D materials for transparency and lightweight design, allowing for integration of electronics without compromising functionality.
The lenses aim to offer features like night vision, zoom, health tracking, and biometric transactions, providing enhancements beyond health monitoring and content consumption across industries.
XPANCEO foresees a future where smart lenses could become mainstream, catering to various needs and potentially reaching 10 million users by 2032.
The company emphasizes elegance and embracing challenges in day-to-day decision-making, focusing on innovation and problem-solving in product design.
XPANCEO seeks to strike a balance between technology augmentation and intrusion, aiming to enhance lives while ensuring safety, privacy, and ethical usage.
Roman Axelrod envisions a future where technology seamlessly integrates into daily life, transforming the relationship between humans and tech tools.
Through XPANCEO's work, technology could become an invisible yet essential part of individuals, enhancing capabilities and reshaping interactions with the world.