Thermal by FLIR Powers New Ruggedized Mobile Phone and Assisted Reality Wearable Solution – on Display at Mobile World Congress

New Devices featuring FLIR Lepton Fill Mobile Device Market Gap and Open New Opportunities with an Intrinsically Safe Wearable

Goleta, Calif., and Barcelona, Spain – Feb. 21, 2024 – Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is showcasing two new Thermal by FLIR products with collaborators Blackview and RealWear at Mobile World Congress (MWC). The new rugged BL9000 Pro 5G mobile phone from Blackview and the new RealWear Navigator™ Z1 assisted-reality wearable feature the FLIR Lepton^® 3.5 thermal micro camera module.

Ruggedized Mobile Handset from Blackview

The new Blackview BL9000 Pro features MyFLIR^® Pro, the most advanced user application in the market. The upgraded app empowers BL9000 Pro users with the patented image processing capability, VividIR™, along with advanced features including temperature alerts, isotherms, and MSX^® intensity adjustment to view thermal images in greater detail. The BL9000 Pro can also interface with the Teledyne FLIR Mobile SDK for Android OS, allowing for approved third party apps and enterprise software integration.

 “This is the only handset on the market with the latest Android 14, FLIR Lepton 3.5, 5G connectivity, and MyFLIR Pro advanced thermal ecosystem offerings, making it the ultimate smartphone device for getting the job done in harsh environments,” said David Xu, founder, general manager, and CEO, Blackview. “We are proud to launch an enhanced, ruggedized handset that provides a masterful blend of practicality and innovation in technology and design.”

Assisted Reality Wearable from RealWear

RealWear’s Navigator Z1 hands-free headset is the first intrinsically safe assisted-reality thermal product built for oil and gas professionals in production environments. The Z1 allows for hands-free communication and two-way data sharing that revolutionizes knowledge sharing while tackling operational inefficiencies and mitigating safety risks. RealWear’s hardware and software, enabled by the power of the FLIR Lepton 3.5, provide streamlined workflows in the most hazardous of environments.

Figure 1. - RealWear’s Navigator Z1

Comprehensive Support for Thermal Advancement

“It is always impressive to see the new ways that our innovative Thermal by FLIR collaborators integrate our camera modules and use our experience to develop cutting-edge, high-value products to industry and consumers,” said Mike Walters, vice president, uncooled thermal imaging camera cores, Teledyne FLIR. 

Thermal by FLIR program collaborators benefit from more than four decades of dedicated thermal industry expertise, gaining assistance across every stage of product exploration from development to marketing. For additional information on the Thermal by FLIR program, visit https://www.flir.com/thermal-by-flir/.

To see the new Thermal by FLIR partner innovations at Mobile World Congress, visit the Teledyne FLIR stand in Hall 7, number 7B6, February 26 - February 29, 2024.

About Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, is a world leader in intelligent sensing solutions for defense and industrial applications, with approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1978, the company creates advanced technologies to help professionals make better, faster decisions that save lives and livelihoods. For more information, please visit www.teledyneflir.com or follow @flir.