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February 27, 2025, 14:35, Guangdong
On February 21, 2025, the "Reality-Virtuality Shift, AI New Era" annual speech, hosted by Wellsenn Information and co-presented by Baidu Intelligent Cloud, was grandly held at the Shenzhen Meridien Hotel. The event attracted over 300 participants on-site, with online live viewers exceeding 30,000, making it one of the most influential industry events in the tech field at the beginning of 2025.
The annual speech was divided into seven main sections: AI + XR, Products, Chips, Optics, Displays, Interaction, and Content Ecosystem. The event was led by He Wancheng, founder of Wellsenn Information, with representatives from Baidu Intelligent Cloud, Tianjian Co., YaoYu View Core, Guangna Four Dimensions, Sai Fuel oles, and Ji Hao Technology delivering speeches on their respective fields.
He Wancheng emphasized the trend of AI and XR technology integration. In 2024, the exponential growth of AI capabilities and the rapid decline in costs have enabled wider AI applications. Smart glasses, like those from Ray-Ban, have seen significant sales growth, demonstrating the potential of AI in various scenarios.
Zhang Wei, General Manager of Baidu Intelligent Cloud's Pan-Tech Business Department, introduced how AI models empower spatial intelligence. Baidu Intelligent Cloud offers comprehensive services for AI infrastructure, model development, and application. Their Qianfan platform supports a wide range of mainstream models and provides tools for model training and application development. Baidu also announced the release of a multimodal real-time interaction solution for AI glasses, enhancing user experience through voice, video, task, and digital human interactions.
The event reviewed the 2024 XR product market, noting the dominance of all-in-one machines in the VR/MR market and the growth of the overseas market. However, challenges remain, such as the underperformance of Vision Pro and intense price competition in the AR market. AI smart glasses have emerged as a significant growth area, with many companies entering the market.
Smart Glasses Development: Tianjian Co. highlighted the complexity of integrating multiple modules into smart glasses, comparing it to the complexity of smartphones. They have achieved full technical stack coverage through automated production lines and supply chain integration.
Chips: The importance of chips in smart glasses was discussed, with Qualcomm leading in the VR market. Future chips may develop towards PC-level computational power. AR and wearable chips are optimizing for power consumption and photographic capabilities.
Optics and Displays: VR optics mainly use Pancake and Fresnel schemes, while AR optics are transitioning from BB to waveguide technology. Guangna Four Dimensions showcased their der dio waveguide technology, solving issues like "rainbow patterns" and improving outdoor visibility.
Interaction Technology: The evolution of human-computer interaction was outlined, with eye-tracking and gesture interaction becoming more prevalent. Ji Hao Technology presented their eye interaction solutions, focusing on low power consumption, high precision, and enabling features like assisted photography and contactless payments.
The development of VR and AR application ecosystems was discussed. VR platforms like Quest have seen stable growth in developers and applications, while AR applications lag due to display technology limitations. Major companies are opening platforms to attract developers and build robust ecosystems.
Wellsenn Information announced several awards for outstanding products and enterprises in the XR and AI smart glasses industry in 2024, recognizing their contributions to technological innovation and market influence.
The "Reality-Virtuality Shift, AI New Era" annual speech provided a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange information and ideas. It highlighted the latest developments in AI and XR technologies, inspiring innovation and guiding corporate strategies. The event also fostered collaboration within the industry, promoting the integration of AI and XR technologies and accelerating the development process. As technology advances and the market grows, the AI and XR industries will face new opportunities and challenges, requiring collective efforts to shape a promising future.