AWOL Vision is a projector company built around RGB laser ultra-short-throw systems and large screens. For luxury homeowners, builders, and project teams in NJ, CT, and NY who need a large image without giving the room to a television wall, Restrepo Innovations is the Elite Pro Crestron Dealer and HTA Luxury Certified firm that can coordinate AWOL Vision with the screen, audio, lighting, network, and control system (AWOL Vision about page).
AWOL Vision was founded in 2020. Its 2026 launch materials identify Andy Zhao as founder and CEO and list Delray Beach, Florida as headquarters. The company specializes in RGB laser projectors for living rooms and dedicated cinema spaces.
AWOL Vision starts with large-screen projection close to the wall
Ultra-short-throw projection places the projector near the screen instead of behind the seating. That geometry is useful in a living room, a multipurpose media room, or a theater where a ceiling-mounted projector would interrupt the architecture. It also makes the screen surface, cabinet, wall structure, and alignment more exacting.
AWOL Vision's lineup includes Aetherion Max, Aetherion Pro, the LTV-3000 Pro, UST screens, long-throw screens, and related accessories.
| Room condition | Design response | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Bright living room | Higher brightness and an ambient-light-rejecting screen | Window exposure, shade control, viewing hours, screen geometry |
| Dedicated theater | Controlled light, calibrated screen, quiet rack and audio path | Throw distance, screen size, processor handoff, service access |
| Sports or event room | Large image, fast source changes, repeatable scenes | Viewing angles, multiple sources, network and control recovery |
Aetherion is AWOL Vision's 2026 flagship push
AWOL Vision unveiled the Aetherion series at CES 2026. The company describes Aetherion Max and Aetherion Pro as triple-laser 4K UST projectors designed to preserve image detail at screen sizes up to 200 inches. AWOL Vision lists the Aetherion Max at 3,300 ISO lumens and the Aetherion Pro at 2,600 ISO lumens, making brightness the practical dividing line between the two models (Aetherion launch page).
The launch was also a business milestone. AWOL Vision reported that the Aetherion Kickstarter campaign passed $10 million in its first 12 hours, with more than 3,900 backers. The company said the series came from a three-year research and development program focused on uniform image quality at very large sizes. The practical takeaway is narrower: Aetherion is aimed at large screens where alignment, surface choice, and light control matter.
Screen and room design determine whether UST projection works
A UST projector is sensitive to the screen surface and the mounting plane. A wall that looks flat to the eye can reveal waves, seams, or alignment errors across a 120-inch image. The screen needs to match the projector's throw pattern, the cabinet needs a rigid reference, and the image needs to be tested from the seats that will actually be used.
AWOL Vision introduced a 150-inch daylight-ready Fresnel ALR screen at ISE 2026. The company also lists fixed-frame, motorized, floor-rising, and long-throw options. In a finished living room, the screen affects millwork, power, shade scenes, speaker placement, and sightlines.
Control and infrastructure are part of the picture
The projector is only one device in a large-screen cinema. The room also needs a source strategy, audio processing, amplification, speakers, power protection, network connectivity, and a control sequence. A Crestron scene can start the projector, set the screen, close shades, set the lighting, select the processor input, and return the room to an everyday state when the film is over.
That sequence has to be documented for the homeowner, estate manager, staff, or service team. The rack needs labeled cabling and a service path. Control and remote support depend on the network.
Where Restrepo Innovations fits
Restrepo Innovations designs, deploys, installs, configures, and supports AWOL Vision projection as part of residential, commercial, hospitality, and military/government AV systems. We coordinate the projector, screen, audio, lighting, shades, control, network, rack power, and service documentation. That work serves projects in NJ, CT, and NY. Restrepo carries Elite Pro Crestron Dealer, HTA Luxury Certified, OSHA Certified, and Ubiquiti UISP/Pro Partner credentials.
"A projector is not a theater. The screen, the room, the signal path, and the service plan make it dependable." — Michael Restrepo
Call 201.405.2022 if you want to walk through a large-screen project before the equipment list is fixed. Aetherion may be the right projector for a room. The room still decides the system.
FAQ
When was AWOL Vision founded?
AWOL Vision says it was founded in 2020 and specializes in RGB laser projectors. Its 2026 Aetherion launch materials identify Andy Zhao as founder and CEO and list Delray Beach, Florida as the company headquarters.
What is an RGB laser UST projector?
An RGB laser UST projector uses red, green, and blue laser light sources and sits close to the projection surface. The Aetherion series is designed to deliver 4K projection at sizes up to 200 inches without requiring a long throw distance behind the audience.
What is the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max?
Aetherion Max is AWOL Vision's 2026 flagship RGB triple-laser UST projector. AWOL Vision lists 3,300 ISO lumens, 4K resolution, and support for large screens, including 200-inch projection in its launch materials.
What happened with AWOL Vision in 2026?
AWOL Vision introduced the Aetherion series at CES 2026, opened orders through Kickstarter in February, and reported that the campaign passed $10 million in funding within 12 hours. The company later listed Aetherion Max fulfillment for late June to early July.
How does an integrator install a UST projector?
A UST projector needs a rigid, level surface or mount, a screen designed for the projector's throw geometry, controlled light, stable power, signal cabling, and a tested control sequence. The projector and screen should be planned with millwork, seating, audio, and service access.
How can Restrepo use AWOL Vision in a project?
Restrepo Innovations can design, deploy, install, configure, and support AWOL Vision projection as part of residential, commercial, hospitality, or military/government AV systems in NJ, CT, and NY. Call 201.405.2022 or email office@restrepoinnovations.com to discuss the room and infrastructure.
If you are planning large-screen projection in NJ, CT, or NY, call 201.405.2022 or email office@restrepoinnovations.com. For product and company details, visit AWOL Vision.
Sources: https://awolvision.com/pages/about-us; https://awolvision.com/pages/aetherion-new-launch; https://awolvision.com/blogs/awol-vision-blog/awol-vision-unveils-aetherion-triple-laser-ust; https://awolvision.com/blogs/awol-vision-blog/awol-vision-aetherion-kickstarter-launch; https://awolvision.com/blogs/awol-vision-blog/awol-vision-launches-150-inch-daylight-screen-ise-2026; https://awolvision.com/blogs/news