VNTRO Labs

A forward research division exploring the boundaries of human–technology interaction. We share outcomes once they’re safe, validated, and responsible to publish.

Project SOL

Multi-platform AR glasses integration research. Micro‑OLED spatial HUD experiments for glanceable cognition support. WebXR-compatible interfaces for various hardware platforms.

  • Status: Prototype
  • Looking for: WebGL contributors, AR hardware testers
  • Focus: Cross-platform compatibility, accessibility

Project ECHO

Low‑power radio protocols for distributed networks. Device signaling for ambient awareness and privacy-preserving presence. Inspired by amateur radio networks like EchoLink.

  • Status: R&D
  • Looking for: RF firmware testers, mesh networking experts
  • Focus: Decentralized communication, privacy

Project PRISM

Contextual AI overlays with on-device processing (NPUs). Accessible spatial interfaces for task guidance and environmental annotations. Privacy-first design.

  • Status: Field Tests
  • Looking for: UX researchers, accessibility advocates
  • Focus: Accessibility, on-device AI

Project SPATIAL

Multi-platform AR glasses research and compatibility testing. Working with various OS platforms and hardware ecosystems to ensure VNTRO works across devices.

  • Status: Active Research
  • Looking for: Hardware partnerships, platform developers
  • Focus: WebXR compatibility, cross-platform protocols

Research & Exploration

We follow research from various institutions, universities, and open-source communities. Our work spans AR/VR accessibility, privacy-preserving protocols, and human-centered spatial computing.

We're fascinated by research from institutions like MIT Media Lab, university programs exploring immersive education, and various AR/VR research initiatives. We prioritize open standards, accessibility, and privacy in all research efforts.

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Access & Ethics

Some efforts are sensitive. We prioritize privacy, safety, and rigorous review. If you are invited to a private evaluation, you will receive clear guidelines and agreements. No unpublished details are shared without explicit consent.

We're committed to ethical research, accessibility, and inclusive design. All research respects user privacy and follows responsible disclosure practices.

Principles

  • Accessibility-first design and evaluation
  • Local-first and privacy-preserving defaults
  • Open standards before proprietary integrations
  • Responsible disclosure and staged releases

Methods

  • Rapid prototyping with ethical review gates
  • Cross-device testing (WebXR, OpenXR, mobile)
  • Inclusive usability studies and assistive tech audits
  • Field trials with opt-in telemetry

Collaboration

We work with universities, open-source communities, and hardware partners.

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Roadmap

  • Q4: SOL public demo with accessibility review
  • Q1: ECHO dev kit for hobbyist mesh experiments
  • Q2: PRISM on-device toolkit and patterns guide

Lifecycle: From Lab to Network

  1. Discovery: small prototypes, risk and ethics review
  2. Validation: usability testing, accessibility and security checks
  3. Pilot: limited field trials with opt-in telemetry
  4. Graduation: documentation, SDK examples, and module launch

Call for Collaborators

Researchers, accessibility advocates, hardware partners, and builders—tell us how you’d like to collaborate.