Developers from Google have introduced a new version of "smart" glasses called Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Compared with model, the novelty has a more productive hardware component, as well as an updated software platform.
The product is powered by Qualcomm , which is positioned by the developer as the world's first platform for extended reality (Extended Reality). Due to this, it was possible not only to significantly increase the battery life of the gadget, but also the overall performance increased. The design of the novelty is based on a durable Smith Optics frame, which gives the device the appearance of ordinary glasses. This means that Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is significantly less bulky than competitors like Microsoft's HoloLens or Magic Leap.
The software component is based on the Android platform. This means that the development of software for the glasses in question will become much easier. Like the previous model, the new glasses are equipped with a small projector through which virtual images are broadcast. The design of the glasses has a built-in 8 megapixel camera, which can be used to record or broadcast video from the first person. Autonomous operation is provided by a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 820 mAh. To replenish the spent energy, it is proposed to use the USB Type-C interface.
The price of Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is $999. For some customers, the cost may vary depending on the degree of cooperation of the customer with Google. At the moment, it is known that the gadget will not go to retail and will be available only to representatives of the business segment.
Source: 3dnews.ru