On February 25, 2026, news emerged that Apple Inc. had successfully acquired the assets of optical technology startup invrs.io, and had recruited its founder, Martin Schubert, to join their team. Established in 2023, invrs.io focuses on creating open-source frameworks for photonics research. It offers standardized simulation testing platforms and public leaderboard systems, aiming to propel the use of artificial intelligence-assisted design in optics. This technology is vital for designing core components in products like augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) devices and data centers. Founder Martin Schubert boasts a wealth of experience from his prior roles at Meta, Google, and Micron Technology, where he honed his skills in advanced display, chip, and optical technologies. Upon joining Apple, he is expected to contribute to the development of components for Apple's XR terminals. At present, the acquisition amount remains undisclosed, and Apple has not revealed the specifics of how the technology will be integrated.