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FP trendSeptember 18, 2020 5:00:52 pm IST
Facebook has revealed that it will launch its first pair of consumer ‘smart glasses’ as a Ray-Ban branded product. Facebook confirmed for The edge that the device will not be classified as an AR device and will not have an integrated display of any kind. CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg had announced the smart glasses during the keynote address at the fully virtual Facebook Connect conference.
Facebook has revealed that consumer smart glasses will be a single step in its overall AR work and now includes an experimental research prototype called Aria Project. Facebook will begin testing Aria in the real world with company employees and contractors to improve areas such as privacy, video recordings and design.
The company is now working with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica to design the frames for its first consumer smart glasses.
Aria Project
Andrew Bosworth, vice president of Facebook’s Reality Labs division, stated that they are passionate about exploring devices that give people better ways to connect with those closest to them. According to him, with EssilorLuxottica, they have an equally ambitious partner who will lend their expertise and a catalog of world-class brands to create fashionable smart glasses.
According to a report by Toms Guide, Some key differences between Facebook and Apple, and the latter reportedly relies heavily on augmented reality. Facebook for its part will have an integrated screen. The report added that the current Aria prototype reveals a Wayfarer-like design with thick frames and what appears to be dual cameras positioned next to both lenses.
According to a report from last year, Luxottica joined after Facebook reportedly struggled on this project to help it get ready for consumer use.
The report suggested that these Glasses are expected to replace smartphones. And it can be used to make calls, as well as to display important information on the screen and broadcast live on social media platforms.
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