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{{Device Infobox
|name = DAQRI Smart Glasses
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Smart Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[Enterprise AR]]
|Platform = [[Windows]], DAQRI Worksense
|Creator = [[DAQRI]]
|Developer = [[DAQRI]]
|Manufacturer = [[DAQRI]]
|Announcement Date = January 2017 (CES)
|Release Date = 2017
|Price = $4,995
|Website = https://daqri.com/ (discontinued)
|Versions = DAQRI Smart Glasses
|Requires = Tethered compute unit
|Predecessor = [[DAQRI Smart Helmet]]
|Successor = None (company defunct)
|Operating System = [[Windows 10]]
|Chipset = [[Intel Core m7]] (6th generation)
|CPU = Intel Core m7 (6th gen)
|GPU = Intel HD Graphics
|HPU =
|Storage = 64GB
|Memory = Not specified
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = Transparent AR display
|Subpixel Layout = N/A
|Peak Brightness = High (indoor/outdoor)
|Resolution = Not specified
|Pixel Density = N/A
|Refresh Rate = Not specified
|Persistence = N/A
|Field of View = 44°
|Horizontal FoV = ~44°
|Vertical FoV = N/A
|Average Pixel Density = N/A
|Peak Pixel Density = N/A
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = See-through display
|Ocularity = Binocular
|IPD Range = Adjustable
|Adjustable Diopter = Yes (prescription compatible)
|Passthrough = Native see-through (optical AR)
|Tracking = 6DoF (Intel RealSense)
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = None required
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = Yes
|Positional Tracking = Yes
|Update Rate = N/A
|Tracking Volume = Room-scale
|Play Space = Mobile AR
|Latency = <100ms
|Audio = Integrated speakers
|Microphone = Yes
|3.5mm Audio Jack = Yes
|Camera = Intel RealSense LR200 depth sensor
|Connectivity = Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB
|Ports = USB
|Wired Video = Yes (tethered compute)
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = Wi-Fi (802.11ac)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth
|Power = Tethered compute unit
|Battery Capacity = N/A (tethered)
|Battery Life = N/A (tethered)
|Charge Time = N/A
|Dimensions = Compact glasses form
|Weight = ~397g (14 oz)
|Material = Plastic, polycarbonate
|Headstrap = None (glasses temples)
|Haptics = No
|Color = Black
|Sensors = Intel RealSense depth sensor, IMU
|Input = Touch controls, voice commands
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}

The '''DAQRI Smart Glasses''' is a discontinued enterprise-focused [[augmented reality]] [[smart glasses]] device developed by [[DAQRI]], announced at CES in January 2017 and released in 2017 at a price of $4,995. Positioned as professional AR glasses for industrial applications, the DAQRI Smart Glasses featured a 44° field of view transparent display, Intel Core m7 processing power, Intel RealSense depth sensing for 6DoF tracking, and 64GB of storage for on-device content—all in a relatively compact form factor weighing 14 ounces (approximately 397 grams). Designed for manufacturing, maintenance, construction, and field service applications, the Smart Glasses connected to a tethered compute unit that housed the Intel processor, enabling workstation-class performance for complex AR applications. Though innovative for its time, DAQRI ceased operations in September 2019, making the Smart Glasses a historical artifact of early enterprise AR development.

'''Note: DAQRI is no longer in business. The company ceased operations in September 2019. This article documents a historical product.'''

== History and Development ==

=== DAQRI Background ===
Company history:
* Founded 2010 in Los Angeles
* AR solutions focus
* DAQRI Smart Helmet (2016)
* Enterprise AR pioneer

=== CES 2017 Announcement ===
Smart Glasses reveal:
* Compact form factor
* Intel Core m7 power
* RealSense integration
* Enterprise targeting

=== 2017 Launch ===
Commercial release:
* $4,995 price
* Enterprise channel
* Industrial applications
* Professional deployment

=== Company Closure ===
End of DAQRI:
* September 2019 shutdown
* Assets acquired by various companies
* Early AR market challenges
* Industry consolidation

== Design Philosophy ==

=== Enterprise First ===
Professional focus:
* Industrial applications
* Work instructions
* Remote expert
* Training support

=== Intel Partnership ===
Processing power:
* Intel Core m7 processor
* RealSense depth sensing
* Windows 10 platform
* x86 architecture

=== Tethered Design ===
Compute separation:
* External compute unit
* Full processing power
* Lighter glasses
* Cable connection

== Display Technology ==

=== Transparent AR Display ===
See-through design:
* '''FOV''': 44°
* '''Type''': Transparent binocular
* '''Brightness''': High (indoor/outdoor capable)
* See-through optics

=== Visual Quality ===
Professional grade:
* Bright display
* Outdoor visibility
* Clear overlays
* Work environment suitable

== Processing ==

=== Intel Core m7 ===
Desktop-class processor:
* 6th generation Intel Core m7
* x86 architecture
* Windows applications
* Professional power

=== Tethered Compute Unit ===
External processing:
* Houses main processor
* Full Windows 10
* Enterprise software
* Professional applications

=== Storage ===
Local content:
* 64GB internal
* Enterprise content
* Work instructions
* Training materials

== Tracking System ==

=== Intel RealSense LR200 ===
Depth sensing:
* Depth camera integration
* 6DoF positional tracking
* Spatial awareness
* Object recognition

=== 6DoF Tracking ===
Complete motion:
* Position tracking
* Rotation tracking
* Environmental mapping
* AR registration

== Physical Design ==

=== Compact Form Factor ===
Glasses style:
* '''Weight''': ~397g (14 oz)
* Evenly distributed
* Glasses form
* Workplace appropriate

=== Ergonomic Design ===
Comfort features:
* Lightweight construction
* Balanced design
* Extended wear
* Industrial environments

=== Prescription Compatible ===
Vision accommodation:
* Prescription lens inserts
* Diopter adjustment
* Wide compatibility
* User accessibility

== Connectivity ==

=== Tethered Operation ===
Compute connection:
* Cable to compute unit
* Power delivery
* Data connection
* Full performance

=== Wireless Connectivity ===
Additional features:
* Wi-Fi networking
* Bluetooth accessories
* Network access
* Enterprise integration

== Software Platform ==

=== Windows 10 ===
Full desktop OS:
* Windows applications
* Enterprise software
* Development tools
* IT management

=== DAQRI Worksense ===
AR platform:
* Content creation
* Work instructions
* Remote expert
* Analytics

== Enterprise Applications ==

=== Manufacturing ===
Production support:
* Assembly guidance
* Quality inspection
* Work instructions
* Training

=== Maintenance ===
Field service:
* Repair procedures
* Remote expert access
* Documentation
* Troubleshooting

=== Construction ===
Building industry:
* BIM overlay
* Site documentation
* Safety information
* Progress tracking

=== Training ===
Workforce development:
* Step-by-step guidance
* Hands-on learning
* Skill development
* Assessment

== Historical Significance ==

=== Early Enterprise AR ===
Industry pioneering:
* One of first enterprise AR glasses
* Intel partnership model
* RealSense integration
* Professional market focus

=== Lessons Learned ===
Market challenges:
* High price ($4,995)
* Limited market size
* Technology maturity
* Business model challenges

=== Technology Legacy ===
Influence on industry:
* Enterprise AR validation
* Depth sensing importance
* Form factor exploration
* Market development

== Comparison with Contemporaries ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! DAQRI Smart Glasses !! Microsoft HoloLens 1 !! Google Glass EE
|-
| Price || $4,995 || $3,000 || $1,500
|-
| FOV || 44° || 34° || ~15°
|-
| Processor || Intel Core m7 || HPU + x86 || Intel Atom
|-
| Form || Tethered glasses || Self-contained visor || Lightweight glasses
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF (RealSense) || 6DoF (built-in) || 3DoF
|-
| Status || Discontinued (2019) || Discontinued || Discontinued
|}

== Strengths and Limitations ==

=== Strengths ===
* Intel Core m7 desktop power
* 44° FOV (wider than some competitors)
* Intel RealSense 6DoF tracking
* Windows 10 compatibility
* Full enterprise software support
* Indoor/outdoor display visibility

=== Limitations ===
* Tethered design (compute unit required)
* High price ($4,995)
* Heavy (~397g)
* Company discontinued
* Limited market adoption
* Complex setup

== Technical Specifications Summary ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || Transparent AR, 44° FOV
|-
| Processor || Intel Core m7 (6th gen)
|-
| Storage || 64GB
|-
| Depth Sensor || Intel RealSense LR200
|-
| Tracking || 6DoF
|-
| Platform || Windows 10
|-
| Weight || ~397g (14 oz)
|-
| Price || $4,995
|-
| Status || Discontinued (2019)
|}

== See Also ==
* [[DAQRI]]
* [[DAQRI Smart Helmet]]
* [[Enterprise AR]]
* [[Intel RealSense]]
* [[Microsoft HoloLens 1]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Enterprise AR]]
[[Category:DAQRI]]
[[Category:Discontinued Devices]]
[[Category:2010s AR]]

DAQRI Smart Glasses - Revision history

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