Meta has introduced the Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, an experimental device aimed at advancing research in artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine perception.
What is Aria Gen 2?
The Aria Gen 2 glasses are the second generation of Meta’s experimental smart glasses, following the Aria Gen 1 launched in 2020.
These glasses are designed for academic and commercial research labs to study advanced technologies like robotic systems and AI-based sensors.
Key Features
- Upgraded Sensors: Includes heart rate measurement and environmental sensors.
- On-Device Processing: Can perform more complex AI calculations without needing external servers.
- All-Day Usability: Improved battery life for extended use.
- Custom Meta Chips: Boosts performance for real-time data processing.
Research Applications
Meta announced that startups like Envision are using Aria Gen 2 to develop services for the visually and hearing impaired.
The glasses could also play a vital role in robotic vision systems and augmented reality applications.
Meta’s Vision
The Aria Gen 2 glasses are part of Meta’s long-term vision to create smart glasses as the next major computing platform after smartphones.
Alongside these experimental glasses, Meta is already selling Ray-Ban Meta glasses and working on the Orion AR prototype with full augmented reality features.
Availability
Meta has not confirmed a release date but encourages researchers to sign up for updates through its Project Aria program.
Stay tuned as Meta pushes the boundaries of wearable AI technology with Aria Gen 2.
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