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中文(ZH) 字节旗下XR业务PICO创始人周宏伟将卸任,李晓凯成为新任业务负责人

ByteDance's PICO appoints new head as founder steps down

ByteDance's XR business, PICO, has appointed Li Xiaokai as its new head, succeeding founder Zhou Hongwei who is stepping down due to personal reasons. This leadership change is not expected to alter PICO's strategic direction, research, or product roadmap, with a new mixed-reality product slated for release this year. ByteDance remains committed to PICO's long-term value and continued innovation in the XR space. AI

IMPACT This leadership transition at PICO may influence the development and market strategy of its mixed-reality products, potentially impacting the competitive landscape for XR hardware.

RANK_REASON Leadership change in a specific XR business unit, not a major industry-wide event.

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ByteDance's PICO appoints new head as founder steps down

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    ByteDance's XR business PICO founder Zhou Hongwei will step down, Li Xiaokai becomes the new business leader

    36氪独家获悉,字节旗下XR(扩展现实)业务PICO近日完成业务负责人调整:由于个人规划原因,创始人周宏伟不再担任 PICO 负责人,李晓凯接任负责人,全面负责PICO业务。据了解,此次管理交接不会影响PICO既定的战略方向、研发工作和产品计划。今年,PICO将按计划带来全新的混合现实(MR)产品。字节内部人士也表示,公司对XR长期价值的判断没有变化,将继续支持PICO推进核心技术探索和产品创新。