ByteDance's PICO changes head as it prepares new MR device · TechNode

ByteDance's PICO changes head as it prepares new MR device · TechNode

ByteDance’s PICO XR business has appointed Li Xiaokai as its new head after founder Zhou Hongyi stepped down for personal career planning. The leadership transition is not expected to change PICO’s existing strategy, research and development work or product plans. PICO plans to launch a new mixed-reality device this year under the codename Project Swan. The device is expected to use a MicroOLED display and PICO’s self-developed MR chip, with a d…

ByteDance names Li Xiaokai to lead Pico’s next phase

ByteDance has reshuffled the leadership of Pico, its extended reality (XR) business, according to 36Kr. Founder Henry Zhou will step down as head of Pico to pursue other career opportunities. Li Xiaokai will succeed Zhou and assume full responsibility for the business. People familiar with the matter said the transition will not affect Pico’s established strategy, R&D efforts, or product roadmap. The company remains on track to introduce a new m…