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Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery

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Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery
Basic Info
VR/AR Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality
Type Smart glasses
Subtype Wireless AR glasses (prototype)
Platform Snapdragon Spaces
Creator Xiaomi
Price TBA
Website https://www.mi.com
System
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1
GPU Adreno 650
Storage
Display
Display Dual Micro-OLED
Resolution FHD (per eye)
Image
Optics
Tracking
Tracking 6DoF
Hand Tracking Yes (AI gesture control)
Audio
Microphone Yes
Connectivity
Connectivity NFC pairing, wireless streaming
Device
Weight 126g
Sensors 3 front cameras, spatial detection
Input Gesture control, phone companion


The Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition is a prototype wireless augmented reality smart glasses device unveiled by Xiaomi at MWC 2023. The glasses feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 processor with industry-leading 58 PPD (pixels per degree) "retina-level" display using dual Micro-OLED panels at FHD resolution and 1200 nits brightness. Weighing 126 grams with carbon fiber and magnesium alloy construction, the device achieves wireless latency as low as 3ms through NFC-initiated smartphone pairing, electrochromic lenses for immersive blackout or transparent AR modes, and Xiaomi AI Gesture Control using three front-facing cameras for spatial detection and micro-gesture interaction.[1]

History and Development

MWC 2023 Unveiling

Xiaomi announced the Discovery Edition at Mobile World Congress 2023.

Prototype Status

Device remains in prototype stage with no confirmed release date.

Snapdragon Spaces

Built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Spaces XR developer platform.

Design and Hardware

Display System

  • Technology: Dual Micro-OLED
  • Resolution: FHD per eye
  • Brightness: 1200 nits
  • PPD: 58 pixels per degree (retina-level)
  • Optics: Free-form light-guiding prism module

Electrochromic Lenses

  • Blackout Mode: Full immersion for VR-like experience
  • Transparent Mode: See-through for AR applications
  • Adaptive: Adjusts to lighting conditions

Materials

  • Frame: Carbon fiber
  • Construction: Magnesium alloy
  • Battery: Silicon-oxygen anode (lighter weight)

Form Factor

  • Weight: 126 grams
  • Color: Titanium finish
  • Nose Pads: Three sizes available

Processor

Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1

  • High-performance XR platform
  • Wireless streaming capability
  • Snapdragon Spaces support

Latency

  • Wireless Latency: As low as 3ms
  • Full Link Latency: ~50ms (comparable to wired)

Gesture Control

Xiaomi AI Gesture

  • Three front-facing cameras
  • Accurate spatial detection
  • Hand gesture recognition

Micro Gestures

  • Select and open apps
  • Swipe through pages
  • Exit to home screen
  • All without touching phone

Connectivity

NFC Pairing

Tap phone to glasses for instant connection.

Phone Compatibility

  • Xiaomi 13 and compatible devices
  • Snapdragon Spaces ready smartphones

Software

Development Support

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces
  • OpenXR
  • Microsoft MRTK framework

Vision Correction

Myopic Clip

Attachable prescription lens support for nearsighted users.

Prototype Limitations

Battery Life

  • Current: ~30 minutes
  • Improvement needed for commercial release

Availability

  • Release date: Unknown
  • Price: To be announced

Specifications

Specification Details
Display Dual Micro-OLED (FHD)
PPD 58 (retina-level)
Brightness 1200 nits
Processor Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1
Wireless Latency 3ms
Tracking 6DoF
Gesture Control Yes (AI)
Lenses Electrochromic
Materials Carbon fiber, magnesium alloy
Weight 126g
Battery ~30 min (prototype)
Status Prototype

See Also

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