Prototypes Featuring the Sycamore Loudspeaker and µCooling Fan-on-a-Chip Enable Thinner, Lighter, and Cooler AI Glasses – and Will Debut at xMEMS Live 2025

xMEMS Labs, the leader in solid-state MEMS audio and micro thermal solutions, will unveil new AI smart glasses prototypes at its upcoming xMEMS Live Asia seminar series on September 16 in Taipei and September 18 in Shenzhen. Featuring Sycamore, the world’s thinnest and lightest high-fidelity MEMS loudspeaker, and µCooling, the industry’s first in-frame active cooling solution, these breakthroughs enable a new generation of slimmer, lighter, and more capable AI-powered eyewear.

As smart glasses rapidly evolve to include AI assistants, real-time translation, spatial navigation, and hands-free productivity tools, the demands on both audio fidelity and thermal performance are intensifying. xMEMS meets these needs head-on with two breakthrough technologies:

• Sycamore delivers crystal-clear, full-bandwidth audio in a 1.28mm-thin package that’s up to 70% smaller and 90% lighter than traditional coil speakers. Designed to disappear inside the frame, Sycamore enables natural conversational AI and immersive music playback in all-day wearable glasses.
• µCooling solves the heat buildup challenge created by on-device processors and displays. This solid-state fan-on-a-chip delivers localized, silent, vibration-free cooling from within the frame, reducing surface temperatures by up to 40% and improving thermal margins by up to 70%.

“Smart glasses are poised to become the next AI interface – transforming how we access information, communicate, and experience the world,” said Mike Housholder, VP of Marketing at xMEMS Labs. “But they’ll only succeed if they remain as wearable as they are capable. Sycamore and µCooling remove two of the biggest barriers – speaker bulk and heat – enabling thinner, lighter designs that deliver crystal-clear sound, precise thermal control, and all-day comfort.”

These technologies free designers from traditional constraints, creating space for more sensors, batteries, and compute while improving user comfort and durability. Together, they make AI glasses viable for mainstream, all-day use.

Live demos at xMEMS Live Asia will showcase form-factor glasses prototypes featuring:

• Sycamore’s full-range, near-field speakers for clear and natural voice interactions
• µCooling’s precision thermal management inside frames cooling a 1.5W thermal load

Registration is now open. Seating is limited. Click here for English, here for Simplified Chinese, or here for Traditional Chinese. Reserve your spot today to experience the future of conversational AI interfaces and AI thermal management.

For more information about xMEMS and its solid-state solutions, visit xmems.com. For hi-res imagery, click here.

About xMEMS Labs, Inc.

Founded in 2018, xMEMS Labs is redefining sound and cooling with its breakthrough piezoMEMS platform. We created the world’s first solid-state MEMS speakers—powering AI glasses, earbuds, headphones, and smartwatches—and the first μCooling fan-on-a-chip, enabling improved thermal performance in smartphones, AI glasses, SSDs, and beyond.

xMEMS has over 250 granted patents worldwide for its technology. For more information, visit https://xmems.com.

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