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.lumen, a Romanian startup, has partnered with Arrow Electronics to enhance the production of its smart guidance glasses. Arrow will provide engineering and supply chain services, including sourcing and integrating necessary electronic components like processors, cameras, and sensors.

Arrow, based in Colorado and reporting USD 28 billion in revenue for 2024, will assist .lumen with inventory reliability and cost control. The glasses, priced at EUR 10,000, are designed to aid individuals with blindness, offering functionalities similar to autonomous vehicles without requiring infrastructure modifications.

The device has received necessary certifications for European commercialization and will initially launch in Romania. This collaboration follows Arrow's previous partnership with NXP Semiconductors and Prime Batteries Technology for a battery energy storage system platform.