Rollable Display
One of the main highlights of the show was the company’s first production-ready proof of concept for a rollable display that can be used for a variety of form factors and display sizes. The display was showcased in a new laptop designed specifically for this event, which featured a vertical rollable design that can be stretched up to a large tablet-style format while remaining attached to the laptop base.
The company claims that this technology can easily be adapted to not just laptops and PCs but also to smartphones, tablets, and other devices, which would benefit greatly from the inclusion of a bigger screen. In addition to the display itself, this was also a showcase of the collapsible back support, which stretches with the display while maintaining the rigidity needed to secure it in place. They didn’t say whether it will get touchscreen support or not, but even this level of innovation is great for the consumer electronics segment.
The company is also reportedly working on ensuring the fluidity of the software interface of these devices, so you use the display in a variety of screen sizes in addition to the normal and stretched positions. This proof of concept is a key indicator of the direction that innovation will take in the field of computers and mobile devices as more and more manufacturers adopt new and exciting form factors for enhanced productivity and multitasking.
ThinkReality VRX
Another major proof of concept was the introduction of the next-gen virtual reality headset from the brand, called the Lenovo ThinkReality VRX. This model features a plastic body that comes with an ergonomic front module that is attached to a massive rear headrest. We expect the rear module to host the battery needed for the device in order to maintain proper weight balance on your head.
Other notable features include the addition of 6 separate outward-facing cameras. Two of which are located in the front to allow for pass-through video footage. While the other four are located on the four corners of the front module to essentially act as your peripheral vision and world-detection tools. The company has not given out any information about the specs of the product, but we expect it to feature the latest Snapdragon processor for virtual reality devices.
They will also be working on a full suite of AI and Metaverse solutions to take advantage of this new hardware for both consumer and enterprise applications. This showcases the brand’s ambitions in the virtual reality and cyber space segments, which are expected to grow rapidly in the coming future.
