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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine traditional eyewear design with advanced [[artificial intelligence]] capabilities and a high-resolution display embedded in the right lens using a reflective geometric [[waveguide]] and micro-projector technology. Each pair comes bundled with the Meta Neural Band, an [[electromyography]] (EMG) wristband that enables gesture-based control of the device through surface electromyography (sEMG) to detect subtle wrist and finger muscle signals.<ref name="meta-neural">Meta Neural Band technology overview. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine traditional eyewear design with advanced [[artificial intelligence]] capabilities and a high-resolution display embedded in the right lens using a reflective geometric [[waveguide]] and micro-projector technology. Each pair comes bundled with the [[Meta Neural Band]], an [[electromyography]] (EMG) wristband that enables gesture-based control of the device through surface electromyography (sEMG) to detect subtle wrist and finger muscle signals.<ref name="meta-neural">Meta Neural Band technology overview. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | ||
The glasses are positioned as a bridge between Meta's existing audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental [[Orion]] AR prototype revealed at Connect 2024, offering everyday augmented reality in a subtle, private interface that lets wearers view notifications, get real-time information, navigate, translate live conversations as captions, listen to music, and capture photos/videos—while keeping their eyes free and their phone in pocket.<ref name="meta-categories">Meta's three categories of AI glasses. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref><ref name="meta-features">Meta Ray-Ban Display feature overview. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref> | The glasses are positioned as a bridge between Meta's existing audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental [[Orion]] AR prototype revealed at Connect 2024, offering everyday augmented reality in a subtle, private interface that lets wearers view notifications, get real-time information, navigate, translate live conversations as captions, listen to music, and capture photos/videos—while keeping their eyes free and their phone in pocket.<ref name="meta-categories">Meta's three categories of AI glasses. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref><ref name="meta-features">Meta Ray-Ban Display feature overview. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref> | ||
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=== Product Evolution === | === Product Evolution === | ||
* '''2021''': [[Ray-Ban Stories]] (Gen 1) - Focused on photo/video capture and social media sharing | * '''2021''': [[Ray-Ban Stories]] (Gen 1) - Focused on photo/video capture and social media sharing | ||
* '''2023''': [[Ray-Ban Meta]] (Gen 2) - Added 12MP camera, livestreaming, and Meta AI integration | * '''2023''': [[Ray-Ban Meta]] (Gen 2) - Added 12MP camera, livestreaming, and [[Meta AI]] integration | ||
* '''April 2024''': Multimodal AI update via computer vision for Ray-Ban Meta | * '''April 2024''': Multimodal AI update via computer vision for Ray-Ban Meta | ||
* '''June 2025''': [[Oakley Meta]] glasses for sports and performance users | * '''June 2025''': [[Oakley Meta]] glasses for sports and performance users | ||
* '''September 2025''': Meta Ray-Ban Display with integrated HUD and Neural Band | * '''September 2025''': Meta Ray-Ban Display with integrated HUD and [[Neural Band]] | ||
=== Neural Band Development === | === Neural Band Development === | ||
The Meta Neural Band is the product of four years of [[surface electromyography]] (sEMG) research involving nearly 200,000 research participants. This extensive dataset allowed Meta to develop [[machine learning]] algorithms capable of accurately interpreting muscle signals across diverse users, addressing the significant variance in people's muscle patterns using on-device machine learning.<ref name="neural-research">Meta Neural Band research and development. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | The [[Meta Neural Band]] is the product of four years of [[surface electromyography]] (sEMG) research involving nearly 200,000 research participants. This extensive dataset allowed Meta to develop [[machine learning]] algorithms capable of accurately interpreting muscle signals across diverse users, addressing the significant variance in people's muscle patterns using on-device machine learning.<ref name="neural-research">Meta Neural Band research and development. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | ||
== Technical Specifications == | == Technical Specifications == | ||
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* '''Camera Viewfinder''': Real-time preview shots with 3× zoom before capture, with ability to select media on display before sharing | * '''Camera Viewfinder''': Real-time preview shots with 3× zoom before capture, with ability to select media on display before sharing | ||
* '''Media Control''': Display current music playback from [[Spotify]] and other services with album art | * '''Media Control''': Display current music playback from [[Spotify]] and other services with album art | ||
* '''Meta AI Integration''': Visual responses to queries with step-by-step instructions (e.g., recipes), real-time descriptions, and self-guided tours<ref name="ai-features">Meta AI visual features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | * '''[[Meta AI]] Integration''': Visual responses to queries with step-by-step instructions (e.g., recipes), real-time descriptions, and self-guided tours<ref name="ai-features">Meta AI visual features. URL: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/</ref> | ||
The display activates only on demand, appearing off to the side to minimize obstruction of natural vision.<ref name="display-design">Display design philosophy. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref> | The display activates only on demand, appearing off to the side to minimize obstruction of natural vision.<ref name="display-design">Display design philosophy. URL: https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs</ref> | ||
=== Gesture Control via Meta Neural Band === | === Gesture Control via Meta Neural Band === | ||
The Meta Neural Band enables hands-free control through subtle hand and finger movements detected by sEMG sensors: | The [[Meta Neural Band]] enables hands-free control through subtle hand and finger movements detected by sEMG sensors: | ||
* '''Pinch''': Select, confirm actions, or dismiss screens | * '''Pinch''': Select, confirm actions, or dismiss screens | ||
* '''Thumb Swipe''': Navigate through content, scroll through interfaces | * '''Thumb Swipe''': Navigate through content, scroll through interfaces | ||
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=== Medical Device Warnings === | === Medical Device Warnings === | ||
The Meta Neural Band contains magnets and components that emit electromagnetic fields, which could affect nearby electronics and medical devices. Users with implanted medical devices such as [[pacemakers]], [[hearing aids]], or [[defibrillators]] are advised to:<ref name="medical-warnings">Medical device compatibility warnings. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref> | The [[Meta Neural Band]] contains magnets and components that emit electromagnetic fields, which could affect nearby electronics and medical devices. Users with implanted medical devices such as [[pacemakers]], [[hearing aids]], or [[defibrillators]] are advised to:<ref name="medical-warnings">Medical device compatibility warnings. URL: https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/meta-ray-ban-display/</ref> | ||
* Maintain safe distance between the device and medical implants | * Maintain safe distance between the device and medical implants | ||
* Consult healthcare professionals before use | * Consult healthcare professionals before use | ||
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| Battery Life || 3 hours || 8 hours || 6 hours | | Battery Life || 3 hours || 8 hours || 6 hours | ||
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| Neural Band || No || No || Yes (included) | | [[Neural Band]] || No || No || Yes (included) | ||
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| Meta AI || No || Yes (audio only) || Yes (with visual responses) | | [[Meta AI]] || No || Yes (audio only) || Yes (with visual responses) | ||
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| Price || $299 || $379 || $799 | | Price || $299 || $379 || $799 | ||