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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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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Spectacles 4 marked several important milestones: | Spectacles 4 marked several important milestones: | ||
* First Snap Spectacles with AR displays | * First Snap Spectacles with AR displays | ||
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The developer feedback and lessons learned from this generation directly influenced the significant improvements seen in Spectacles 5, including expanded field of view, better battery life, and the introduction of Snap OS. | The developer feedback and lessons learned from this generation directly influenced the significant improvements seen in Spectacles 5, including expanded field of view, better battery life, and the introduction of Snap OS. | ||
==Images== | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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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]] | ||