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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The '''Snap Spectacles 4''' (also known as '''fourth generation Spectacles''') are [[augmented reality]] glasses developed by [[Snap Inc.]], announced on May 20, 2021, at the Snap Partner Summit. Unlike all previous generations which only featured cameras for capture, Spectacles 4 were Snap's first glasses to include actual AR displays, marking a significant milestone in the company's hardware evolution.<ref name="roadtovr">https://www.roadtovr.com/snapchat-spectacles-ar-glasses-announcement/</ref> | The '''Snap Spectacles 4''' (also known as '''fourth generation Spectacles''') are [[augmented reality]] [[AR Glasses|glasses]] developed by [[Snap Inc.]], announced on May 20, 2021, at the Snap Partner Summit. Unlike all previous generations which only featured cameras for capture, Spectacles 4 were Snap's first glasses to include actual AR displays, marking a significant milestone in the company's hardware evolution.<ref name="roadtovr">https://www.roadtovr.com/snapchat-spectacles-ar-glasses-announcement/</ref> | ||
These glasses were not made available for consumer purchase but were instead distributed exclusively to AR creators and developers as a development kit to build AR experiences using [[Lens Studio]]. Snap planned to send out approximately 1,000 units to selected developers who applied through their creator program.<ref name="roadtovr"></ref> | These glasses were not made available for consumer purchase but were instead distributed exclusively to AR creators and developers as a development kit to build AR experiences using [[Lens Studio]]. Snap planned to send out approximately 1,000 units to selected developers who applied through their creator program.<ref name="roadtovr"></ref> | ||
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* '''Hand Tracking''': Yes, for gesture-based interactions<ref name="newsroom"></ref> | * '''Hand Tracking''': Yes, for gesture-based interactions<ref name="newsroom"></ref> | ||
* '''Tracking Technology''': Snap Spatial Engine with: | * '''Tracking Technology''': Snap Spatial Engine with: | ||
**[[Hand tracking]] | |||
**Marker tracking | |||
**Surface tracking<ref name="newsroom"></ref> | |||
===Cameras and Sensors=== | ===Cameras and Sensors=== | ||
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* '''Speakers''': 2 stereo speakers<ref name="wikipedia"></ref> | * '''Speakers''': 2 stereo speakers<ref name="wikipedia"></ref> | ||
* '''Input Methods''': | * '''Input Methods''': | ||
**Touchpad on temple for navigation | |||
**Voice commands via "Voice Scan" | |||
**Hand gestures | |||
**Physical buttons (left button for capturing Snaps, right button for Scan)<ref name="newsroom"></ref> | |||
===Physical Characteristics=== | ===Physical Characteristics=== | ||
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==Images== | ==Images== | ||
<gallery mode="packed"> | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:snap spectacles41. | File:snap spectacles41.png | ||
File:snap spectacles43.jpg | File:snap spectacles43.jpg | ||
File:snap spectacles42.jpg | File:snap spectacles42.jpg | ||
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</references> | </references> | ||
[[Category:Devices]] | |||
[[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]] | [[Category:Augmented Reality Devices]] | ||
[[Category:AR Glasses]] | |||
[[Category:Head-mounted Displays]] | [[Category:Head-mounted Displays]] | ||
[[Category:Developer Kits]] | [[Category:Developer Kits]] | ||
[[Category:Snap Inc.]] | [[Category:Snap Inc.]] | ||
[[Category:2021 in Technology]] | [[Category:2021 in Technology]] | ||