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{{see also|Terms|Technical Terms}}
{{see also|Terms|Technical Terms}}
{{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 (e.g., [[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>
* '''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
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==References==
==References==
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<ref name="WiredBest">Wired. The Best Smart Glasses to Augment Your Reality. https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smart-glasses/ (Accessed Apr 2025).</ref>
<ref name="Miller2013">Miller C. C. (2013‑02‑20). Google Searches for Style. ''The New York Times''. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/technology/google-brings-a-fashionable-touch-to-tech.html</ref>
<ref name="Chatzopoulos2017">Chatzopoulos D., Bermejo C., Huang Z., & Hui P. (2017). Mobile augmented reality survey. ''IEEE Access'', 5, 6917‑6950.</ref>
<ref name="QualcommXR">Qualcomm. Snapdragon XR – Extended Reality Platform. https://www.qualcomm.com/products/mobile/snapdragon/xr-vr-ar (Accessed May 2025).</ref>
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