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Epson Moverio BT-300
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality
Type Smart glasses
Subtype Tethered AR
Platform Android 5.1
Creator Epson
Price $699
Website https://epson.com
System
CPU Intel Atom x5 (quad-core, 1.44 GHz)
GPU Intel HD Graphics
Storage
Storage microSDHC (up to 32 GB)
Display
Display Si-OLED (binocular)
Resolution 1280 x 720 per eye
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF (sensors)
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity Wi-Fi (dual-band), Bluetooth Smart
Ports USB, microSD
Device
Weight 69g (glasses only)
Sensors 5MP camera, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass
Input Controller touchpad

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The Epson Moverio BT-300 is the third-generation augmented reality smart glasses developed by Epson. Announced at Mobile World Congress in February 2016, the BT-300 features the world's first Si-OLED (Silicon OLED) binocular see-through display with 100,000:1 contrast ratio, Intel Atom quad-core processor, and weighs just 69 grams for the glasses component. The device runs Android 5.1 and targets AR applications, drone FPV flying, and industrial use cases.[1]

History and Development

MWC 2016 Announcement

Epson announced the BT-300 at Mobile World Congress in February 2016.

Third Generation Moverio

Successor to BT-100 and BT-200, with major display technology upgrade.

World's Lightest

World's lightest Si-OLED-powered binocular transparent smart glasses at launch.

Design and Hardware

Si-OLED Display

  • Type: Silicon OLED (Si-OLED)
  • Configuration: Binocular (display in each lens)
  • Resolution: 720p HD per eye
  • Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1
  • Transparency: See-through optics

Breakthrough Technology

First smart glasses with Si-OLED displays, enabling:

  • High contrast
  • Rich colors
  • Thin form factor

Ultra-Lightweight

  • Glasses Weight: 69g (2.5 oz)
  • Improvement: 20%+ lighter than BT-200
  • Prescription glasses compatible

Processor

Intel Atom x5

  • Cores: Quad-core
  • Speed: 1.44 GHz
  • Platform: Android 5.1

Camera

Front-Facing Camera

  • Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Video: 1080p @ 30fps
  • Real-time capture
  • AR marker recognition

Controller

Tethered Controller

  • Touchpad navigation
  • Physical buttons
  • Motion sensors
  • Rechargeable battery (6 hours)
  • microSD card slot (up to 32GB)

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi: Dual-band wireless
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Smart (BLE)
  • Accessory integration support

Sensors

Motion Tracking

  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Head motion detection

Editions

AR/Developer Edition

For AR application development and general use.

Drone FPV Edition

Optimized for first-person view drone flying with DJI integration.

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Si-OLED (binocular)
Resolution 720p per eye
Contrast 100,000:1
Field of View 23°
Processor Intel Atom x5 (quad-core)
Camera 5MP (1080p video)
Storage microSDHC (32GB max)
Battery 6 hours
Glasses Weight 69g
OS Android 5.1
Price $699

See Also

References