Kopin to Introduce Expanded First‑Person Viewer Evaluation Kit Lineup at AUSA 2026

Kopin (KOPN) will introduce expanded first-person viewer optical module concepts at AUSA in Washington, D.C., on October 12–14, 2026.

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Next‑generation optical module concepts and modular component architectures unveiled to accelerate adoption of advanced first‑person viewer solutions, specifically designed for drone pilots, among new and existing partners.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced that it will introduce its expanded first-person viewer optical module concepts in a private meeting space during the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C.

From October 12–14, Kopin will offer defense leaders, program managers, integrators, and partners an exclusive first glance at the next generation of augmented reality (AR) and wearable defense technologies. This year’s demonstrations highlight significant advancements in U.S.‑made microdisplay technology, ruggedized optical systems and soldier‑centric situational awareness tools.

Featured Demonstrations

• First‑Person Viewer (FPV) Concept Demonstrator – Sentinel-FPV™

Kopin’s Sentinel-FPV is a goggle‑based concept enabling dual situational awareness, allowing warfighters to view real‑time drone video while maintaining line‑of‑sight awareness of their environment. High‑brightness, high‑contrast, low‑power display technology powers this next‑generation tactical interface.

• U.S.‑Made Microdisplay Technologies

Advanced MicroLED and OLED architectures designed and assembled in the United States, offering improved brightness, ruggedization, and energy efficiency for mission‑critical applications.

• Mission‑Ready HUD Solutions - DarkWAVE™

Kopin’s full color DARKWAVE product provides Day and Nighttime see‑through heads‑up display system and is engineered for AR‑enabled defense applications, including new hardware and software enhancements optimized for field reliability.

• Wearable AR System with Eye‑Tracking Capabilities

A next‑generation wearable concept designed to elevate situational awareness, decision‑making, and hands‑free human‑system integration.

Meet With Kopin at AUSA 2026

Kopin’s private meeting suite will be available by appointment only. To schedule a confidential briefing or hands‑on demonstration, please contact: LSafran@kopin.com

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About Kopin

Kopin Corporation (Nasdaq: KOPN) is a leading developer and provider of innovative display, Optical Interconnect devices and application-specific optical solutions sold as critical components and subassemblies for defense, enterprise, professional and consumer products. Kopin’s portfolio includes microdisplays, display modules, eyepiece assemblies, image projection modules and vehicle mounted and head-mounted display systems that incorporate ultra-small high-resolution Active Matrix Liquid Crystal displays (AMLCD), Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon (FLCoS) displays, MicroLED displays (µLED) and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays, a variety of optics and low-power ASICs and optical interconnect devices for data centers.

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Key Terms

augmented reality technical

Augmented reality is technology that layers computer-generated images, information or sounds onto your view of the real world through devices like phones, tablets or smart glasses — like seeing navigation arrows or product labels projected onto what you’re looking at. It matters to investors because it creates new ways to sell hardware, software, services and ads, can change customer engagement and recurring revenue models, and carries adoption and privacy risks that affect company value.

microled technical

MicroLED is a type of display technology that uses tiny, individual light-emitting tiles to create images with bright colors, sharp contrast, and wide viewing angles. Because of their efficiency and high quality, microLED screens can provide clearer and more vibrant visuals, which can enhance the appeal and performance of electronic devices. For investors, advancements in microLED technology may signal potential growth opportunities in the electronics and display markets.

oled technical

OLED is a display technology that uses thin layers of organic material that produce light when electric current passes through, enabling thinner, more flexible screens with deeper blacks and more vivid color than traditional backlit panels. Investors watch OLED adoption because it affects product appeal, manufacturing complexity and supplier relationships—wider use can boost revenues and margins for makers of phones, TVs and components, while limited adoption can shift competitive and cost dynamics.

heads-up display technical

A heads-up display is a transparent screen or projected overlay that puts key information directly in a user’s line of sight so they don’t have to look away from their task—think of a speedometer that appears on a car windshield or simple digital prompts overlaid on glasses. For investors, a head-up display signals a product or feature that can improve user convenience, safety, or premium pricing, affecting sales, margins and regulatory scrutiny.