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How Does Augmented Reality Work?
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AUGMENTED-REALITY SMART GLASSES FOR INDUSTRY 4.0
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Remember when everyone said that augmented-reality glasses had failed horribly and died?
They didn’t.
They were simply reborn into a sector where privacy concerns and geek-averse fashion traumas do not matter so much.
Smart glasses have now taken on a new life in digital factories, supporting an initiative known as “Industry 4.0”.
What Is Industry 4.0?
Sometimes called the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 was coined in 2011 by the German government and aims to improve productivity in digital manufacturing, by consolidating the Internet-of-Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data directly onto the factory floor.
As Peggy Gulick, Director of Business Process Improvement at AGCO, a US-based agricultural machinery manufacturer, says:
“Augmented-Reality Glasses don’t replace people; they allow people to be smarter, faster and better at their jobs”.
Also known as smart spectacles, smart eye glasses and AR glasses, there are now of course many large manufacturers, but rather than reviewing specific products, we are going to deep-dive into the technology, its benefits and the applications for industry.
The secret sauce of all smart glasses is the merging of virtual and physical worlds by a hardware / software technology called ‘Augmented Reality’ (AR).
How many people though really know what AR is and how it works?
Let’s find out.
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented Reality is simply the superposition of digital information onto the viewable natural world, and requires the following core elements to function:-
- A digital camera, normally embedded into a device, such as a smartphone or head-mounted smart spectacles,
- AR software, which uses computer vision to interpret the real world and superimpose the digital model onto the user’s field of vision,
- Cloud-connectivity to a ‘digital twin’ (a 3-dimensional model) of the object being viewed in the real world, and
- Sensors, located on the real world object, which inform the digital twin what state it is in and what operations can be performed on it. This sensorial information can furthermore be combined with information from the factory-level or from the business itself.
The following diagram breaks down how it works:
- The AR device (e.g. smartphone) uses computer vision to identify the real world object (e.g. an industrial robot). This can be achieved through snazzy machine learning that recognises the object, or some sort of marker (for example, a QR code).
- The AR device then connects to the cloud-based digital twin of the real world object.
- The real world object also connects to the digital twin, streaming its current state of play, and showing all the operations you can perform on it.
- The data from the digital twin is sent to the AR device where the AR software merges the virtual model onto the real world object. You might visualise this as an automotive-style dashboard floating in your field of view above the robot and indicating its operational status, for example.
- The user can now send commands to the digital twin via the AR device, asking the robot to perform a function, using either a virtual user interface provided by the software, or via voice commands.
- Finally, these commands are sent from the digital twin to the real world object to be executed, and any resulting status messages are fed back to the digital twin.
What has this got to do with Smart Glasses?
Good question.
In fact, smart glasses are really only there to bring the AR hardware closer to your eyes, so you can simultaneously view the real world object and the superimposed augmented elements.
Oh, and I forgot to mention:
They allow hands-free operation, which is a Really Big Deal for industrial operators.
We could also achieve the same concept in very different implementations:
- a camera embedded into an automotive windscreen (like a heads-up display), allowing us to see information about speed, traffic delays and fuel consumption.
- a camera embedded into an aircraft cabin window, to view geographical information superimposed on the terrain below, or
- a camera embedded into a building facade, where AI software could estimate security risks for banks or jewellers and inform staff of nearby known assailants through facial recognition.
None of these however offer the benefits of simultaneous viewing of physical and virtual worlds in a manner which accompanies the user and is hands-free, hence the popularity of smart glasses as a vehicle for AR.
We will purposefully stay away from reviewing the many competing products, since that information can get out of date very quickly, and there are far better resources doing that already.
Instead, here is a non-exhaustive list of augmented-reality smart glasses on the market currently, listed in alphabetical order:
- Aleger Smart Glasses
- Augumenta Smart Glasses
- Google Glass
- Microsoft Hololens 2
- RayBan Smart Glasses
- RealWear HMT-1 Smart Glasses
- Vuzix Smart Glasses
AR Smart Glasses – Survey
Rather than looking at the marketing hype coming from manufacturers, let’s look at a real-world survey done by the University of Skövde in Sweden into real operators using real AR devices in real manufacturing environments.
The study highlights the current challenges and future improvements that smart glasses will need to deliver to see greater market penetration.
Importantly, this is done from the perspective of industrial operators and includes factors such as the importance of assembly instructions (i.e. the user interface), ergonomics (critical for safety), as well as design, support, and training.
The main challenges outlined in the survey point to:-
- out-dated assembly instructions with a lack of feedback on errors made during the assembly, which should ideally contain more multimedia and less text
- a limited field of view offered by the smart glasses
- how seamlessly the augmented reality is integrated into the real world
- product testing based on overly-simplified tasks executed by people who are not experienced industrial operators
- insufficient focus on the weight of the AR smart glasses and the weight distribution relative to the orientation of the user’s head, often resulting in fatigue from extended use, and
- limited battery life of the units themselves.
There are several ways to implement AR in mobile devices:
Projection-based AR
This involves a projector worn on the user’s head and uses retroreflective materials strategically placed in the environment to ease recognition.
Eye-multiplexed AR
This is where virtual elements are synchronised with the physical environment but not superimposed onto the real world.
Video see-through AR
This technique combines virtual content with a real-time video stream. This method suffers from increased motion-sickness though and poor internet bandwidth can result in choppy video feeds.
Retinal Projection
In which thin parallel light beams are focused into the user’s eyes.
Optical see-through AR
Creates virtual elements in the user’s field of view by directing light through half mirrors or prisms. This is the most common commercially-available solution right now.
Case Study: TÜV-SÜD Global Risk Consultants
One organisation actively using AR smart glasses is the company TÜV-SÜD, headquartered in Germany, who provide Fire Protection Engineering, Boiler & Machinery Engineering and Natural Hazards Analysis as a remote service.
This enables remote participation with the client during site visits as well as real-time video calls and in-situ photographic documentation for risk assessment of industrial environments.
In this case, TÜV-SÜD use the Realwear HMT-1 for standard industrial environments and the HMT-1Z1 model when explosion protection is needed. Since the latter model has ATEX Zone 1 certification, this allows its use in wet, dusty, hot, dangerous and loud industrial environments.
Wrapping it up
To conclude, augmented-reality smart glasses have seen limited market penetration, despite the financial clout of manufacturers such as Microsoft and Google, but the technology does present very clear benefits that need further exploration and real-world validation.
The survey pointed out in this article certainly pushes the industry to compare real results for real users to identify real areas for improvement, but the work of integrating AR smart glasses into complex manufacturing environments has only just begun.
At Smart Glass World, we look forward to offering our readers further insights into the state of the market in years to come as this technology matures and receives the market penetration that it so richly deserves.
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Remember when everyone said that augmented-reality glasses had failed horribly and died?
They didn’t.
They were simply reborn into a sector where privacy concerns and geek-averse fashion traumas do not matter so much.
Smart glasses have now taken on a new life in digital factories, supporting an initiative known as “Industry 4.0”.
What Is Industry 4.0?
Sometimes called the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 was coined in 2011 by the German government and aims to improve productivity in digital manufacturing, by consolidating the Internet-of-Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data directly onto the factory floor.
As Peggy Gulick, Director of Business Process Improvement at AGCO, a US-based agricultural machinery manufacturer, says:
“Augmented-Reality Glasses don’t replace people; they allow people to be smarter, faster and better at their jobs”.
Also known as smart spectacles, smart eye glasses and AR glasses, there are now of course many large manufacturers, but rather than reviewing specific products, we are going to deep-dive into the technology, its benefits and the applications for industry.
The secret sauce of all smart glasses is the merging of virtual and physical worlds by a hardware / software technology called ‘Augmented Reality’ (AR).
How many people though really know what AR is and how it works?
Let’s find out.
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented Reality is simply the superposition of digital information onto the viewable natural world, and requires the following core elements to function:-
- A digital camera, normally embedded into a device, such as a smartphone or head-mounted smart spectacles,
- AR software, which uses computer vision to interpret the real world and superimpose the digital model onto the user’s field of vision,
- Cloud-connectivity to a ‘digital twin’ (a 3-dimensional model) of the object being viewed in the real world, and
- Sensors, located on the real world object, which inform the digital twin what state it is in and what operations can be performed on it. This sensorial information can furthermore be combined with information from the factory-level or from the business itself.
The following diagram breaks down how it works:
- The AR device (e.g. smartphone) uses computer vision to identify the real world object (e.g. an industrial robot). This can be achieved through snazzy machine learning that recognises the object, or some sort of marker (for example, a QR code).
- The AR device then connects to the cloud-based digital twin of the real world object.
- The real world object also connects to the digital twin, streaming its current state of play, and showing all the operations you can perform on it.
- The data from the digital twin is sent to the AR device where the AR software merges the virtual model onto the real world object. You might visualise this as an automotive-style dashboard floating in your field of view above the robot and indicating its operational status, for example.
- The user can now send commands to the digital twin via the AR device, asking the robot to perform a function, using either a virtual user interface provided by the software, or via voice commands.
- Finally, these commands are sent from the digital twin to the real world object to be executed, and any resulting status messages are fed back to the digital twin.
What has this got to do with Smart Glasses?
Good question.
In fact, smart glasses are really only there to bring the AR hardware closer to your eyes, so you can simultaneously view the real world object and the superimposed augmented elements.
Oh, and I forgot to mention:
They allow hands-free operation, which is a Really Big Deal for industrial operators.
We could also achieve the same concept in very different implementations:
- a camera embedded into an automotive windscreen (like a heads-up display), allowing us to see information about speed, traffic delays and fuel consumption.
- a camera embedded into an aircraft cabin window, to view geographical information superimposed on the terrain below, or
- a camera embedded into a building facade, where AI software could estimate security risks for banks or jewellers and inform staff of nearby known assailants through facial recognition.
None of these however offer the benefits of simultaneous viewing of physical and virtual worlds in a manner which accompanies the user and is hands-free, hence the popularity of smart glasses as a vehicle for AR.
We will purposefully stay away from reviewing the many competing products, since that information can get out of date very quickly, and there are far better resources doing that already.
Instead, here is a non-exhaustive list of augmented-reality smart glasses on the market currently, listed in alphabetical order:
- Aleger Smart Glasses
- Augumenta Smart Glasses
- Google Glass
- Microsoft Hololens 2
- RayBan Smart Glasses
- RealWear HMT-1 Smart Glasses
- Vuzix Smart Glasses
AR Smart Glasses – Survey
Rather than looking at the marketing hype coming from manufacturers, let’s look at a real-world survey done by the University of Skövde in Sweden into real operators using real AR devices in real manufacturing environments.
The study highlights the current challenges and future improvements that smart glasses will need to deliver to see greater market penetration.
Importantly, this is done from the perspective of industrial operators and includes factors such as the importance of assembly instructions (i.e. the user interface), ergonomics (critical for safety), as well as design, support, and training.
The main challenges outlined in the survey point to:-
- out-dated assembly instructions with a lack of feedback on errors made during the assembly, which should ideally contain more multimedia and less text
- a limited field of view offered by the smart glasses
- how seamlessly the augmented reality is integrated into the real world
- product testing based on overly-simplified tasks executed by people who are not experienced industrial operators
- insufficient focus on the weight of the AR smart glasses and the weight distribution relative to the orientation of the user’s head, often resulting in fatigue from extended use, and
- limited battery life of the units themselves.
There are several ways to implement AR in mobile devices:
Projection-based AR
This involves a projector worn on the user’s head and uses retroreflective materials strategically placed in the environment to ease recognition.
Eye-multiplexed AR
This is where virtual elements are synchronised with the physical environment but not superimposed onto the real world.
Video see-through AR
This technique combines virtual content with a real-time video stream. This method suffers from increased motion-sickness though and poor internet bandwidth can result in choppy video feeds.
Retinal Projection
In which thin parallel light beams are focused into the user’s eyes.
Optical see-through AR
Creates virtual elements in the user’s field of view by directing light through half mirrors or prisms. This is the most common commercially-available solution right now.
Case Study: TÜV-SÜD Global Risk Consultants
One organisation actively using AR smart glasses is the company TÜV-SÜD, headquartered in Germany, who provide Fire Protection Engineering, Boiler & Machinery Engineering and Natural Hazards Analysis as a remote service.
This enables remote participation with the client during site visits as well as real-time video calls and in-situ photographic documentation for risk assessment of industrial environments.
In this case, TÜV-SÜD use the Realwear HMT-1 for standard industrial environments and the HMT-1Z1 model when explosion protection is needed. Since the latter model has ATEX Zone 1 certification, this allows its use in wet, dusty, hot, dangerous and loud industrial environments.
Wrapping it up
To conclude, augmented-reality smart glasses have seen limited market penetration, despite the financial clout of manufacturers such as Microsoft and Google, but the technology does present very clear benefits that need further exploration and real-world validation.
The survey pointed out in this article certainly pushes the industry to compare real results for real users to identify real areas for improvement, but the work of integrating AR smart glasses into complex manufacturing environments has only just begun.
At Smart Glass World, we look forward to offering our readers further insights into the state of the market in years to come as this technology matures and receives the market penetration that it so richly deserves.
by smartglassworld.net
https://www.smartglassworld.net/ar-smart-glasses-industry
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Vuzix CEO reveals the key to smartglasses success
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The company has its best Q1 in 27 years as people embrace smart glasses
We’ll see AR smartglasses that people want to wear this year - but there’s a huge disconnect between what consumers expect and what the technology can currently deliver.
That’s the verdict of Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix, who has been in the smartglasses game for 27 years.
The company has just had its strongest quarter in 10 years with its enterprise-focused smartglasses, and one also buoyed by the announcement of its consumer-focused Ultralite reference platform.
With attention focused on the industry ahead of the expected entrance of Apple's mixed-reality headset, as well, it’s a boom time for AR glasses.
Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix.
"I think this is inevitable that people are going to wear glasses that connect the digital world to the real world. It just seems like the freight train is unstoppable. When you wear a display that gives you the bulk of what you really need off your phone without taking your phone out, that's a pretty powerful toolset," Travers told Wareable in an interview.
“I think you're going to see initial products that people actually will want to wear before this year is up, but they're going to be of simpler capabilities,” he continued.
And Travers believes that AR is finally having the moment in the sun that it deserves.
“Our Q1 is the strongest quarter we've had in a decade. People are starting to embrace this stuff. It's working. It's happening and I think we're finally at a point where you can make glasses that have that sort of fashion-forward look that are useful.”
But Travers warns that we might have to wait for the AR experience to catch up with expectations:
"The first iPhone had like three applications on it. It was very simple in comparison to where we're at today. It won't be overnight; it might be a five-year period of time where experiences get better and more capable.”
“For consumers, it's really hard because they have such high expectations - as we all do, right?"
And Travers believes that the technology we’ve seen to date missed the mark, such as HoloLens and Meta’s Oculus Quest mixed reality products, and simply aren’t what people want.
He also believes Apple is taking its time not to fall into the same trap.
"I believe the reason why Apple backed off a little bit is that Meta came out with their newest glasses, and it fell like a lead balloon a little bit. In some ways, it’s a step forward. But, from the perspective of price, wearability and fashion, it just misses on every mark."
"Microsoft…I'm not sure they're making HoloLens anymore. So the product’s not right. It's that simple. The market's not looking for that."
But Travers also revealed one of the huge secrets to success for the AR industry - waveguide panels - and revealed that it’s an area that Vuzix has invested in heavily.
But Travers warns that we might have to wait for the AR experience to catch up with expectations:
"The first iPhone had like three applications on it. It was very simple in comparison to where we're at today. It won't be overnight; it might be a five-year period of time where experiences get better and more capable.”
“For consumers, it's really hard because they have such high expectations - as we all do, right?"
And Travers believes that the technology we’ve seen to date missed the mark, such as HoloLens and Meta’s Oculus Quest mixed reality products, and simply aren’t what people want.
He also believes Apple is taking its time not to fall into the same trap.
"I believe the reason why Apple backed off a little bit is that Meta came out with their newest glasses, and it fell like a lead balloon a little bit. In some ways, it’s a step forward. But, from the perspective of price, wearability and fashion, it just misses on every mark."
"Microsoft…I'm not sure they're making HoloLens anymore. So the product’s not right. It's that simple. The market's not looking for that."
But Travers also revealed one of the huge secrets to success for the AR industry - waveguide panels - and revealed that it’s an area that Vuzix has invested in heavily.
Mass producing the waveguide panels that reflect the light into the lens to display visuals cheaply is one thing, but enabling people to do that for prescription lenses will be a huge piece of the puzzle.
"These waveguides are the cornerstone to making glasses that people will want to wear. This is what we produce - these are hard to make. The HoloLens has $150-200 apiece, and they've got a pair of them. As I said, we can do these really inexpensively," he said.
"When you get this in the supply chain for the standard eyeglasses industry, you now have what's called a digital video script. It's unheard of now, but that's going to be the beginning of being able to address the eyewear industry as a whole," he said.
It’s going to take some time – but Travers has never been so confident in the AR industry.
“I've been saying someday for 27 years now. Just think about how the iPhone went through 10 years worth of amazing upgrades and changes and improvements, and I think you're going to see that happen in the eyeglass space."
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The company has its best Q1 in 27 years as people embrace smart glasses
We’ll see AR smartglasses that people want to wear this year - but there’s a huge disconnect between what consumers expect and what the technology can currently deliver.
That’s the verdict of Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix, who has been in the smartglasses game for 27 years.
The company has just had its strongest quarter in 10 years with its enterprise-focused smartglasses, and one also buoyed by the announcement of its consumer-focused Ultralite reference platform.
With attention focused on the industry ahead of the expected entrance of Apple's mixed-reality headset, as well, it’s a boom time for AR glasses.
Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix.
"I think this is inevitable that people are going to wear glasses that connect the digital world to the real world. It just seems like the freight train is unstoppable. When you wear a display that gives you the bulk of what you really need off your phone without taking your phone out, that's a pretty powerful toolset," Travers told Wareable in an interview.
“I think you're going to see initial products that people actually will want to wear before this year is up, but they're going to be of simpler capabilities,” he continued.
And Travers believes that AR is finally having the moment in the sun that it deserves.
“Our Q1 is the strongest quarter we've had in a decade. People are starting to embrace this stuff. It's working. It's happening and I think we're finally at a point where you can make glasses that have that sort of fashion-forward look that are useful.”
But Travers warns that we might have to wait for the AR experience to catch up with expectations:
"The first iPhone had like three applications on it. It was very simple in comparison to where we're at today. It won't be overnight; it might be a five-year period of time where experiences get better and more capable.”
“For consumers, it's really hard because they have such high expectations - as we all do, right?"
And Travers believes that the technology we’ve seen to date missed the mark, such as HoloLens and Meta’s Oculus Quest mixed reality products, and simply aren’t what people want.
He also believes Apple is taking its time not to fall into the same trap.
"I believe the reason why Apple backed off a little bit is that Meta came out with their newest glasses, and it fell like a lead balloon a little bit. In some ways, it’s a step forward. But, from the perspective of price, wearability and fashion, it just misses on every mark."
"Microsoft…I'm not sure they're making HoloLens anymore. So the product’s not right. It's that simple. The market's not looking for that."
But Travers also revealed one of the huge secrets to success for the AR industry - waveguide panels - and revealed that it’s an area that Vuzix has invested in heavily.
But Travers warns that we might have to wait for the AR experience to catch up with expectations:
"The first iPhone had like three applications on it. It was very simple in comparison to where we're at today. It won't be overnight; it might be a five-year period of time where experiences get better and more capable.”
“For consumers, it's really hard because they have such high expectations - as we all do, right?"
And Travers believes that the technology we’ve seen to date missed the mark, such as HoloLens and Meta’s Oculus Quest mixed reality products, and simply aren’t what people want.
He also believes Apple is taking its time not to fall into the same trap.
"I believe the reason why Apple backed off a little bit is that Meta came out with their newest glasses, and it fell like a lead balloon a little bit. In some ways, it’s a step forward. But, from the perspective of price, wearability and fashion, it just misses on every mark."
"Microsoft…I'm not sure they're making HoloLens anymore. So the product’s not right. It's that simple. The market's not looking for that."
But Travers also revealed one of the huge secrets to success for the AR industry - waveguide panels - and revealed that it’s an area that Vuzix has invested in heavily.
Mass producing the waveguide panels that reflect the light into the lens to display visuals cheaply is one thing, but enabling people to do that for prescription lenses will be a huge piece of the puzzle.
"These waveguides are the cornerstone to making glasses that people will want to wear. This is what we produce - these are hard to make. The HoloLens has $150-200 apiece, and they've got a pair of them. As I said, we can do these really inexpensively," he said.
"When you get this in the supply chain for the standard eyeglasses industry, you now have what's called a digital video script. It's unheard of now, but that's going to be the beginning of being able to address the eyewear industry as a whole," he said.
It’s going to take some time – but Travers has never been so confident in the AR industry.
“I've been saying someday for 27 years now. Just think about how the iPhone went through 10 years worth of amazing upgrades and changes and improvements, and I think you're going to see that happen in the eyeglass space."
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Will AR Smart Glasses Replace Smartphones and Become our Personal Buddy Bots?
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Smart Glasses X AR Tech: The possibilities and future
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With each passing day, the globe is turning into a smarter space, so to speak, all thanks to the innovative smart-tech: from smartphones and smartwatches to smart clothing and now — smart glasses!
What are Smart Glasses?
Smart glasses are a type of eyes wear that integrates computer technology and display possibilities into a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses.
These wearables feature a Heads-Up Display (HUD) that projects digital information onto the user’s field of view, usually through a transparent or semi-transparent screen.
Whether you’re studying or working, out for a run, or even out walking your pet, putting on your smart glasses can be a great way to stay connected and hands-free.
Most of the pairs are equipped with audio capabilities, which implies that one is able to listen to music through the smart glasses, while shielding their eyes from the glare of the sun or the blue light of the computer screen.
A feature that really stands out, though, is that they come with open-ear audio. It means that the wearer’s ears will never be obstructed or covered. For those who find earbuds to be uncomfortable after a short period of use, or those who prefer to be able to hear their surroundings while out and about, smart glasses provide the perfect balance.
The best scenario, however, is created when Augmented Reality (AR) is administered into Smart Glasses as it takes things to a whole new level! Let’s find out how:
Smart Glasses X AR Tech
Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology are a particular category of wearable devices that are designed to deliver an engaging AR experience by displaying digital data, graphics, and three-dimensional objects on the user’s field of vision.
These glasses are equipped with a variety of sensors, cameras and processing units that are designed to comprehend the user’s surroundings and generate digital content in a real-time manner.
Some of the most well-known AR smart glasses are Microsoft HoloLens and Magic Leap One. Others include the Meta and Rokid AR glasses.
AR smart glasses are designed to improve user experiences by merging digital and physical reality, making them useful tools in a variety of industries and for a variety of uses including gaming and infotainment. And they come with a range of amazing features, here are some of the features of AR Glasses:
- AR display- These glasses have a clear or semi-clear display that superimposes digital content on the wearer’s field of vision (FOV). This display enables users to see both the real world and computer-generated information simultaneously.
- Variety of Sensors- These glasses come with a camera, depth sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope. These sensors gather information about the user’s environment, allowing the glasses to accurately track user movement.
- Computer Vision- AR glasses use computer vision algorithms to recognize objects, surfaces, and features in the real world. This enables the AR content to be anchored to physical objects or locations, creating an AR experience that’s as seamless as possible.
- Multiple methods of interaction- Users can interact with AR content using various methods, such as voice commands, gesture recognition, touch-sensitive frames, or hand controllers.
- Internet Connectivity- AR glasses are typically connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, allowing users to access cloud-based data and services. They may also connect to smartphones or other devices for enhanced functionality.
Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality Technology can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from providing a heads-up display for navigation, sports and gaming to aiding professionals in areas such as maintenance, healthcare and engineering.
Additionally, they can provide contextual information, instructional videos and immersive educational content. The scope of AR smart glasses is vastly expanding and is truly limitless. Let’s dive into some of the exciting future possibilities of AR smart glasses:
Consumer applications
Augmented Reality (AR) glasses could be a game-changer for gaming and entertainment, as they could create immersive AR experiences where users can interact with digital characters or objects in their physical environment.
These smart glasses could also provide enhanced navigation capabilities, with AR overlays that provide real-time direction, landmarks, and contextual information.
These glasses could take the place of traditional GPS devices or smartphone maps. Furthermore, the AR smart glasses could open up new ways for people to interact with each other in real time, allowing them to share their AR experiences and information.
Professional Use Cases
In industries such as maintenance, repair and healthcare, AR smart glasses can be used to provide remote professionals with a real-time perspective on a situation, enabling them to direct personnel on-site to complete tasks.
Moreover, smart glasses can be utilized to improve training experiences by incorporating instructional content into real-world situations, thus increasing the level of engagement and effectiveness of learning.
In manufacturing and design, these glasses are beneficial for 3D modelling and assembly instructions, as well as for quality control.
Healthcare
In healthcare, AR glasses can be used by surgeons to navigate during procedures and medical students to learn about anatomy in an immersive way.
In telemedicine, AR glasses allow healthcare professionals to examine patients remotely and provide first responders with real-time information in emergency situations.
For example: Surgeons can use AR glasses during surgery to superimpose 3D scans, vital signs, and guidance markers onto the patient’s body. This provides real-time, hands-free access to critical patient data and surgical instructions.
Retail and E-Commerce
The use of smart glasses with AR technology in retail and e-commerce has the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry.
This tech can provide shoppers with a range of benefits, including In-Store Shopping, Personalized Fashion, and Virtual Try-On.
In-Store Shopping allows users to access product information and reviews, as well as personalized recommendations, while they are in the store. Virtual Try-On enhances the online shopping experience, allowing users to try on clothing and accessories, as well as cosmetics, without having to leave the store.
And Personalized Fashion can be used to suggest clothing and accessories that are tailored to the blend of user’s preferences and current trends.
Learning and Education
Imagine putting on your AR glasses and stepping into a historic city. As you walk through the streets, the glasses overlay images of how the city looked centuries ago, allowing you to witness historical events and landmarks in their original context.
AR smart glasses can take students to see the past, explore outer space, or virtually teleport them anywhere else in the world. Additionally, with AR glasses, students can interact with foreign languages in real-world contexts, thereby facilitating language acquisition.
Accessibility
Augmented Reality smart glasses are designed (and in future, will be more equipped) to provide individuals with disabilities with the ability to navigate, read captions, and access information in real-time.
In conclusion, smart glasses with augmented reality tech can totally change how we view the world (quite literally) by helping improve a variety of experiences, from learning and play to travel and everyday life, by connecting the real world and the digital world.
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With each passing day, the globe is turning into a smarter space, so to speak, all thanks to the innovative smart-tech: from smartphones and smartwatches to smart clothing and now — smart glasses!
What are Smart Glasses?
Smart glasses are a type of eyes wear that integrates computer technology and display possibilities into a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses.
These wearables feature a Heads-Up Display (HUD) that projects digital information onto the user’s field of view, usually through a transparent or semi-transparent screen.
Whether you’re studying or working, out for a run, or even out walking your pet, putting on your smart glasses can be a great way to stay connected and hands-free.
Most of the pairs are equipped with audio capabilities, which implies that one is able to listen to music through the smart glasses, while shielding their eyes from the glare of the sun or the blue light of the computer screen.
A feature that really stands out, though, is that they come with open-ear audio. It means that the wearer’s ears will never be obstructed or covered. For those who find earbuds to be uncomfortable after a short period of use, or those who prefer to be able to hear their surroundings while out and about, smart glasses provide the perfect balance.
The best scenario, however, is created when Augmented Reality (AR) is administered into Smart Glasses as it takes things to a whole new level! Let’s find out how:
Smart Glasses X AR Tech
Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology are a particular category of wearable devices that are designed to deliver an engaging AR experience by displaying digital data, graphics, and three-dimensional objects on the user’s field of vision.
These glasses are equipped with a variety of sensors, cameras and processing units that are designed to comprehend the user’s surroundings and generate digital content in a real-time manner.
Some of the most well-known AR smart glasses are Microsoft HoloLens and Magic Leap One. Others include the Meta and Rokid AR glasses.
AR smart glasses are designed to improve user experiences by merging digital and physical reality, making them useful tools in a variety of industries and for a variety of uses including gaming and infotainment. And they come with a range of amazing features, here are some of the features of AR Glasses:
- AR display- These glasses have a clear or semi-clear display that superimposes digital content on the wearer’s field of vision (FOV). This display enables users to see both the real world and computer-generated information simultaneously.
- Variety of Sensors- These glasses come with a camera, depth sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope. These sensors gather information about the user’s environment, allowing the glasses to accurately track user movement.
- Computer Vision- AR glasses use computer vision algorithms to recognize objects, surfaces, and features in the real world. This enables the AR content to be anchored to physical objects or locations, creating an AR experience that’s as seamless as possible.
- Multiple methods of interaction- Users can interact with AR content using various methods, such as voice commands, gesture recognition, touch-sensitive frames, or hand controllers.
- Internet Connectivity- AR glasses are typically connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, allowing users to access cloud-based data and services. They may also connect to smartphones or other devices for enhanced functionality.
Smart Glasses with Augmented Reality Technology can be used for a variety of purposes, ranging from providing a heads-up display for navigation, sports and gaming to aiding professionals in areas such as maintenance, healthcare and engineering.
Additionally, they can provide contextual information, instructional videos and immersive educational content. The scope of AR smart glasses is vastly expanding and is truly limitless. Let’s dive into some of the exciting future possibilities of AR smart glasses:
Consumer applications
Augmented Reality (AR) glasses could be a game-changer for gaming and entertainment, as they could create immersive AR experiences where users can interact with digital characters or objects in their physical environment.
These smart glasses could also provide enhanced navigation capabilities, with AR overlays that provide real-time direction, landmarks, and contextual information.
These glasses could take the place of traditional GPS devices or smartphone maps. Furthermore, the AR smart glasses could open up new ways for people to interact with each other in real time, allowing them to share their AR experiences and information.
Professional Use Cases
In industries such as maintenance, repair and healthcare, AR smart glasses can be used to provide remote professionals with a real-time perspective on a situation, enabling them to direct personnel on-site to complete tasks.
Moreover, smart glasses can be utilized to improve training experiences by incorporating instructional content into real-world situations, thus increasing the level of engagement and effectiveness of learning.
In manufacturing and design, these glasses are beneficial for 3D modelling and assembly instructions, as well as for quality control.
Healthcare
In healthcare, AR glasses can be used by surgeons to navigate during procedures and medical students to learn about anatomy in an immersive way.
In telemedicine, AR glasses allow healthcare professionals to examine patients remotely and provide first responders with real-time information in emergency situations.
For example: Surgeons can use AR glasses during surgery to superimpose 3D scans, vital signs, and guidance markers onto the patient’s body. This provides real-time, hands-free access to critical patient data and surgical instructions.
Retail and E-Commerce
The use of smart glasses with AR technology in retail and e-commerce has the potential to revolutionize the fashion industry.
This tech can provide shoppers with a range of benefits, including In-Store Shopping, Personalized Fashion, and Virtual Try-On.
In-Store Shopping allows users to access product information and reviews, as well as personalized recommendations, while they are in the store. Virtual Try-On enhances the online shopping experience, allowing users to try on clothing and accessories, as well as cosmetics, without having to leave the store.
And Personalized Fashion can be used to suggest clothing and accessories that are tailored to the blend of user’s preferences and current trends.
Learning and Education
Imagine putting on your AR glasses and stepping into a historic city. As you walk through the streets, the glasses overlay images of how the city looked centuries ago, allowing you to witness historical events and landmarks in their original context.
AR smart glasses can take students to see the past, explore outer space, or virtually teleport them anywhere else in the world. Additionally, with AR glasses, students can interact with foreign languages in real-world contexts, thereby facilitating language acquisition.
Accessibility
Augmented Reality smart glasses are designed (and in future, will be more equipped) to provide individuals with disabilities with the ability to navigate, read captions, and access information in real-time.
In conclusion, smart glasses with augmented reality tech can totally change how we view the world (quite literally) by helping improve a variety of experiences, from learning and play to travel and everyday life, by connecting the real world and the digital world.