Smartglasses

Human Interface

Smartglasses are augmented reality headsets that combine speakers for audio, microphones for recording and responding to voice commands, cameras for observing and recording the environment, along with the ability to project digital holograms into your view of physical space.

Current smartglasses are generally considered to be too heavy, lacking in ergonomics and battery life for mass-market adoption. Some versions are available with short battery life and/or industrial applications. The semiconductors, material science, edge computing and batteries required to perfect smartglasses is a major area of infrastructure investment.

Further Exploration

• xR, AR, VR, MR: What’s the Difference in Reality?

• Light Field Technology by Javier Elizalde, touching on a new technology that may be required (beyond screens) for realistic modification of a physical scene.