The quest for mainstream smart glasses adoption continues, and a new partnership between Qualcomm, Google, and Samsung might be the breakthrough the industry has been waiting for. While previous attempts like Google Glass and Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses faced public hesitation, the latest collaboration aims to push the technology forward with a focus on mixed reality.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that the partnership will result in a set of smart glasses that will overlay digital images onto the real world, offering a mixed reality experience. These glasses will be linked to smartphones, leveraging the power of both devices.
At the heart of these new smart glasses is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, specifically designed for this type of device. This chip enables AI applications to run directly on the glasses, promising a smoother and more immersive experience.
The combined expertise of Qualcomm, Google, and Samsung – leaders in hardware, software, and mobile technology – bodes well for the future of this project. This ambitious collaboration could lead to a new wave of innovation in the smart glasses space, potentially ushering in a future where augmented reality becomes more accessible and widely adopted.
