Compal Electronics continues to garner acclaim for its innovation and commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). Since 2022, the company has established a Board-level Sustainability Committee and an ESSG task force to integrate sustainability into daily operations, achieving both "ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Inventory" verification and inclusion in the "FTSE4Good Index."
Aligned with the commitment to Net Zero by 2050, Compal leveraged its core design and manufacturing capabilities to develop the world's first 5G Mixed Reality (MR) smart device—the APAL 5G MR Glasses. This device features optical waveguide technology, the Qualcomm XR2 platform, and high-efficiency 6DoF SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). These features optimize visual algorithms to provide real-time, fluid spatial awareness, facilitating complex engineering applications in virtual environments.
Judges' Commendation on Sustainability The Best Choice Award jury highlighted the device's environmental impact: "Remote meetings utilizing APAL 5G MR Glasses and technology can reduce travel costs by approximately 90% and carbon emissions by 50%, significantly cutting unnecessary energy waste." By enabling high-fidelity virtual collaboration, the device enhances internal communication and management efficiency. It serves as a technological tool that embodies the values of a FTSE4Good company, helping enterprises accelerate their ESG goals while fulfilling social responsibilities.
A Technological Revolution: Breaking Visual Boundaries
As the world’s first 5G MR smart device, the APAL 5G MR Glasses integrate the Qualcomm XR2 platform with dual-eye camera modules and advanced SLAM algorithms. This combination delivers exceptional visual experiences and spatial perception. Leveraging 5G’s high speed, large bandwidth, and low latency, the device enables rapid cloud data transmission, essential for lag-free, high-definition, multi-connected complex operations in mixed reality scenarios.
Ergonomic and Compact Design Through highly integrated multi-layer circuit boards and advanced circuit design, Compal has minimized the module size. The glasses weigh only 469g, offering a comfortable, lightweight experience that accommodates various head sizes and can even be worn over prescription glasses. With a 40° Field of View (FOV) and 8GB of memory, the device supports intuitive gesture and voice controls, allowing for true hands-free operation. These features enable enterprise users to customize software applications, simplify workflows, and boost efficiency across industries ranging from entertainment and education to construction, military, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Successful Commercial Deployment and Real-World Applications
The APAL 5G MR Glasses have been successfully deployed in smart manufacturing since 2021.
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Smart Factories: The glasses were introduced in ASE Technology Holding’s first 5G private network factory in Kaohsiung for factory operations and water resource educational tours.
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Green Energy Training: In 2022, Compal collaborated with Hwacom Systems to create the world's first "5G XR Wind Power Virtual-Real Integration Simulation Training System," utilizing AR and MR to accelerate talent development in the wind power sector.
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Immersive Entertainment: Compal expanded into smart entertainment by co-hosting a 5G MR Drone Racing competition with the Kaohsiung City Government and the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Pilots raced using VR headsets while audiences enjoyed multi-angle views via MR headsets.
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Education and Creativity: This year, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Bureau’s innovation program, Compal participated in the "Vision Get Wild" (放視大賞) exhibition. The "5G Empower Cloud Application XR Theme Pavilion" showcased student digital content created on Compal’s XR innovation platform, displayed perfectly through APAL 5G MR Glasses, deepening industry-academia technical exchange.
Currently, Compal leverages its 5G private network solutions to meet end-to-end connectivity needs, seamlessly linking diverse terminal devices to form complete smart application solutions.
