Ex-Apple engineer takes on Vision Pro with new AI chip

Technology Dec 05, 2025

Wang Chaohao, who used to work at Apple, just announced the Jizhi G-X100—China's first all-in-one mixed reality chip—through his startup GravityXR.
Built on 5nm tech, this chip is designed to compete directly with Apple's Vision Pro and stands out for its super-fast 9ms latency (that's even quicker than Apple's).
It can run everything from lightweight AI glasses to advanced XR headsets, aiming to blend digital and real worlds more smoothly.

GravityXR's big goals for China's tech future

Backed by investors like HongShan and Gaorong Capital, GravityXR isn't just about cool gadgets—it's part of China's push for tech independence as the US-China tech race heats up.
Chaohao leaving Apple for this project highlights how global competition is shaping the next wave of AI hardware.