Quest Global participated in AWE 2026 USA, addressing one of the most significant challenges in AI-powered XR wearables: bridging the gap between breakthrough prototypes and real-world adoption.
During the session, Thomas Winkler and Tinku Jose shared a practical framework for validating smart glasses and AI wearables early, systematically, and at the overall experience level rather than focusing solely on individual components.
Attendees gained insights into strategies for reducing development risk, accelerating validation cycles, and bringing market-ready XR hardware, AI-enabled wearables, and supporting platforms to market more efficiently. The session also provided an opportunity to engage with Quest Global experts on approaches to faster, more confident product development.
From Demo Magic to Daily Wear
Why System Validation Decides the Future of Smart Glasses
Smart glasses rarely fail because they lack features. They fail when desirability, usability, and technical feasibility are not aligned early enough. Quest Global’s session explores how system validation can become a strategic advantage across the product lifecycle. Rather than treating validation as a final checkpoint, we show how it can guide product direction from the first prototype onward.
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- Smart wearable device development
- AI-powered XR product strategy
- Platform and ecosystem enablement for wearables
- System validation and verification planning
Meet our speakers
Tinku Malayil Jose
Head of Technology Office, Hi-Tech
At Quest Global, Tinku transforms cutting-edge engineering into consumer-ready innovations for the future. With experience across consumer electronics, smart wearables, automotive, and IoT, he has partnered with leading global tech companies to launch category‑defining products. He bridges technical feasibility and commercial viability, and currently pioneers scalable, market‑ready AI and AR/XR solutions that redefine industries. His leadership guides global teams through complex productization journeys from concept to scale worldwide.
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Thomas Winkler
Product Leader, Quest Global
Thomas excels at transforming disruptive technologies like XR and AI into high-quality, market-ready products. Drawing on experience from Nokia to startups, he leads offering strategy and builds high-achieving engineering teams at Quest Global. Thomas specializes in human-centered design, ensuring technical solutions meet original intent while delivering the strategic value and usability today’s global markets demand.
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