Viewpointsystem – Augmented Reality Eye-Tracking Glasses for Training & Enhanced Perception

A Vienna-based deep-tech company is quietly redefining how humans interact with the digital world – and in the process, it’s bolstering Europe’s technological sovereignty. Viewpointsystem GmbH has developed advanced smart glasses with built-in eye-tracking (“Digital Iris”) that merge augmented reality (AR) with real-time insight into human vision and attention. Originally a university research spin-off, the firm’s glasses have already earned international awards and are used in industries from manufacturing to security[1]. Now, European defense planners are taking notice. By enabling trainers and operators to literally see through the eyes of the user, Viewpointsystem’s technology enhances situational awareness and decision-making under stress[2]. More importantly, it provides a home-grown European alternative to AR systems from abroad, reducing reliance on non-allied suppliers. From military simulation exercises to remote maintenance of critical infrastructure, this small company’s innovation is punching above its weight – and aligning with EU strategic autonomy goals in the process. It’s a story of cutting-edge AR eyewear that might soon become as commonplace in European defense as night-vision goggles, illustrating how Europe’s own startups can deliver both technological edge and sovereignty.