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{{see also|AR Glasses}} | {{see also|AR glasses|AR Glasses}} | ||
[[File:google glass1.jpg|350px|thumb|[[Google Glass]]]] | [[File:google glass1.jpg|350px|thumb|[[Google Glass]]]] | ||
[[Smart glasses]] are [[wearable technology|wearable computing]] devices that resemble conventional [[eyewear]] but feature integrated electronic components that can provide a variety of functions, most prominently [[augmented reality]] (AR) capabilities. Unlike fully immersive [[virtual reality]] (VR) [[headsets]], smart glasses typically overlay digital information onto the user's view of the real world.<ref>Azuma, R., Baillot, Y., Behringer, R., Feiner, S., Julier, S., & MacIntyre, B. (2001). Recent advances in augmented reality. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 21(6), 34-47.</ref> They represent one of the most promising and challenging frontiers in the evolution of [[mixed reality]] technologies. | [[Smart glasses]] are [[wearable technology|wearable computing]] devices that resemble conventional [[eyewear]] but feature integrated electronic components that can provide a variety of functions, most prominently [[augmented reality]] (AR) capabilities. Unlike fully immersive [[virtual reality]] (VR) [[headsets]], smart glasses typically overlay digital information onto the user's view of the real world.<ref>Azuma, R., Baillot, Y., Behringer, R., Feiner, S., Julier, S., & MacIntyre, B. (2001). Recent advances in augmented reality. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 21(6), 34-47.</ref> They represent one of the most promising and challenging frontiers in the evolution of [[mixed reality]] technologies. | ||
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* '''[[System-on-chip]] (SoC)''' - Optimized for power efficiency and small form factor | * '''[[System-on-chip]] (SoC)''' - Optimized for power efficiency and small form factor | ||
* '''Specialized processors''' - Like the [[Qualcomm]] Snapdragon XR series designed specifically for extended reality applications<ref>{{cite web |title=Qualcomm Snapdragon XR: Powering AR/VR |publisher=Qualcomm |access-date=2025-05-01}}</ref> | * '''Specialized processors''' - Like the [[Qualcomm]] Snapdragon XR series designed specifically for extended reality applications<ref>{{cite web |title=Qualcomm Snapdragon XR: Powering AR/VR |publisher=Qualcomm |access-date=2025-05-01}}</ref> | ||
* '''Custom silicon''' - High-end devices like the Apple Vision Pro use custom chips ( | * '''Custom silicon''' - High-end devices like the Apple Vision Pro use custom chips (for example [[Apple M2]]) for enhanced performance<ref>{{cite web |title=Apple Vision Pro Technical Specifications |url=https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/specs/ |publisher=Apple |access-date=2025-05-01}}</ref> | ||
For operating systems: | For operating systems: | ||
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Smart glasses are increasingly being developed as part of broader ecosystems: | Smart glasses are increasingly being developed as part of broader ecosystems: | ||
* '''Integration with [[artificial intelligence]]''' - Enabling more sophisticated contextual awareness and predictive capabilities. On-device AI, powered by chips like the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR, will enable real-time language translation, object recognition, and personalized experiences<ref name="QualcommXR" /> | * '''Integration with [[aiwiki:Artificial Intelligence|artificial intelligence]]''' - Enabling more sophisticated contextual awareness and predictive capabilities. On-device AI, powered by chips like the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR, will enable real-time language translation, object recognition, and personalized experiences<ref name="QualcommXR" /> | ||
* '''Connection with [[Internet of Things]]''' devices - Allowing control and monitoring of smart home and workplace equipment | * '''Connection with [[Internet of Things]]''' devices - Allowing control and monitoring of smart home and workplace equipment | ||
* '''[[5G]] connectivity''' - Enabling faster data transfer and potential cloud processing of AR content | * '''[[5G]] connectivity''' - Enabling faster data transfer and potential cloud processing of AR content | ||