In-Depth Analysis: Current AI Applications in Smart Glasses

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Published: January 11, 2025, Zhejiang

AI functionalities, beyond photography and Bluetooth audio, are the core features of AI smart glasses, attracting significant consumer interest. Major manufacturers and AI model providers are actively exploring innovative AI application scenarios to create "killer apps" that enhance product appeal.

AI-based application innovations will be a critical differentiating factor in the ongoing "hundred-glasses battle." Here's a comprehensive summary of the AI application scenarios announced by various companies:

Meta-Rayban AI Smart Glasses

Equipped with Meta’s proprietary AI, these glasses support features like AI Q&A, object recognition, and text translation. Integrated with Meta's platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—the glasses allow users to:

• Share videos via Messenger or WhatsApp using voice commands.

• Reply to contacts on Facebook and Instagram via voice.

New Upgrades (December 2024, U.S. and Canada):

1. Real-Time AI Video Analysis: Enables users to inquire about objects they are viewing for instant information.

2. Real-Time Translation: Provides instant translations between English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Spoken words are translated into English via open-ear speakers, with text displayed on a paired smartphone.

3. Shazam-Like Song Recognition: Identifies songs playing in the environment and provides the song title.

Meizu StarV Air 2

The StarV Air 2 is a display-only AI smart glass with no camera. Key applications include:

• AI Q&A

• Translation

• Music playback (with lyrics display)

• Navigation

• Teleprompting, reading, fitness tracking, meeting transcription, and AI quick notes.

Translation remains the most in-demand feature.

Xiaodu AI Smart Glasses

Xiaodu’s glasses are powered by Baidu’s Wenxin AI model, emphasizing:

• AI-guided tours

• Object recognition and encyclopedic answers

• Translation and summarization

• Smart reminders and curated music playlists.

Integration with Baidu’s ecosystem (e.g., Baidu Search, Maps, and Cloud) is expected in future updates, though recent reports on the product have been scarce.

Looktech AI Smart Glasses

Targeting the international market, Looktech integrates ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude models. Key features include:

• Natural language dialogue and memory capsules via the Memo AI assistant.

• AI Q&A, museum exhibit recognition, foreign signage, and plant identification.

• Translation, meeting summaries, dietary health management, and smart assistant mini-programs (e.g., sports coaching and fashion advice).

Looktech aims to create an open platform for diverse application scenarios.

Rokid Glasses

Rokid’s Glasses are the only AI smart glasses supporting both display and camera functionalities. Powered by Tongyi Qianwen and Zhixiaobao AI, features include:

• Voice payment and coffee ordering.

• Innovative translation applications demonstrated at CES.

• Integration with DingTalk for messaging and task management.

These glasses stand out for their comprehensive application scenarios.

Flashgear

Flashgear emphasizes AI capabilities by integrating over 10 AI models, including Google Brain’s expertise. Features include:

• AI Memory System (LoomOS): Includes AI cloud storage, AI quick notes, AI agent store, cloud-based AI centers, and robust data security systems.

• Use cases: Remembering parking spots, managing passwords, calorie tracking, museum guides, and menu translations.

• Vision: Flashgear co-founder and former Google Brain member Pan Xin shared insights on achieving "digital immortality."

INMO Go 2

Focused on teleprompting and translation, INMO Go 2 supports:

• 40 languages and 90 accents with weak network and offline capabilities.

Janan AI Smart Glasses

Janan incorporates iFlytek’s AI capabilities with a gamified and anime-style experience. Key features:

• AI pet "Xiao Nan" with a growth system.

• Memory capsules and encryption mechanisms.

• Future vision: Digital immortality.

Main applications include gaming experiences, though details are limited.

RayNeo V3 AI Smart Glasses

RayNeo’s collaboration with Tongyi Qianwen delivers fast AI Q&A responses. Applications include:

• AI chess strategies, cocktail recipes, and card game tips.

• Upcoming features: RayNeo Radio, AI news podcasts, and AI application stores.

While innovative, certain features like AI chess advice may seem niche.

Halliday AI Smart Glasses

Halliday focuses on translation and teleprompting, lacking camera functionality. Applications include:

• Navigation, translation, music lyrics, meeting summaries, scheduling, and notifications.

Categorized Insights

1. Display-Only AI Glasses
   Examples: StarV Air 2, INMO Go 2, Halliday.

   • Core features: Translation, teleprompting, quick notes, meeting summaries, notifications, and navigation.

2. Camera-Only AI Glasses

   • Applications: AI Q&A, translation, guided tours, object recognition, song identification, and memory capsules.

3. Display + Camera AI Glasses
   Rokid Glasses uniquely combine all the above functionalities, integrating with Zhixiaobao and DingTalk for innovative use cases.

Conclusion

AI smart glasses manufacturers are actively exploring diverse application scenarios, with some surpassing Meta in innovation. However, overlapping features and mutual inspiration are evident.

The challenge lies in perfecting these applications to enhance user experiences. With continuous development, we can anticipate more groundbreaking AI scenarios, ushering in a new era for smart glasses.