Our
story
is unique
Our
story
is unique
About Us
Founded in 2018, tooz technologies GmbH is a joint venture of Carl Zeiss AG and Deutsche Telekom AG.
We put the wearer in focus and ensure that the tooz optics platform and designs are not only feasible to create but also desirable for daily use. tooz smart glasses display information discreetly to the user – upgrading the essential purpose of regular glasses.
Smart glasses designed to help and not hinder, our solutions enable unique products and infinite user experiences.
Bringing together the core competencies of both joint-venture partners, we’re pushing the envelope of wearable technology. With scalable and cost-effective manufacturing processes, we offer a full range from optics up to reference designs consisting of optics, frame, electronics and software for both B2B and B2C applications.
tooz is headquartered in Aalen, Germany, where we are continuously pushing the limits when it comes to optical engineering and smart glass technology.
Our Story
Over the Years
2009
Founding patents of the technology platform are filed from ZEISS corporate research.
2015
ZEISS Smart Optics GmbH is founded.
2016
ZEISS presents the first waveguide at CES tradeshow in Las Vegas.
2017
2018
Deutsche Telekom & ZEISS form tooz technologies GmbH to develop smart glasses for the consumer market.
2019
Ten years later, tooz applies for its 150th patent.
2020
tooz launches its Developer Kit “tooz DevKit” in China.
Where it all began
