Solos Technology based in Hong Kong, founded by Harvard-trained John Fan, has set its sights on taking on the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with AirGo V, making a career change, from once being known for his work on mini displays for the US military. Solos, a company known for making smart glasses, recently unveiled AirGo Vision, a new pair of smart glasses powered by OpenAI’s latest large language model (LLM) – GPT-4o.
Like other products by the company, AirGo Vision also comes with swappable frames so you can easily detach the camera in case you don’t need it. The Solos AirGo V will immediately evoke a sense of deja vu for industry watchers more familiar with the frames that Ray-Ban collaborated on with the owner of Facebook.
John Fan Chin-chiang believes that he has an edge with his Hong Kong-based company, Solos Technology. As Hong Kong is the centre for eyeglasses from design to manufacturing and currently people are longing for that. Fan believes that you need to have eyeglasses first before you worry about the smart part.
Even if you detach the camera, the smart glasses will still offer AI-powered functionalities that rely on audio input. Solos says the AirGo Vision is also compatible with popular AI models like Gemini and Claude, which can also be used to get information about what the user is looking at. For example, you can ask the smart glasses for directions to a place, summarise shopping, ask for recipes, and more.
Jonh Fan is an entrepreneur with a passion for merging technology with everyday utility. These AI smart glasses boast a myriad of features designed to enhance user experience. Using Augmented Reality (AR) Integration, the glasses overlay digital information onto the physical world, providing real-time data, directions, and notifications directly in the user’s field of vision. The glasses have advanced voice recognition technology so users can control the glasses and access information hands-free, making them perfect for multitasking.
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Combining functionality with style, these AI smart glasses feature a lightweight, ergonomic design that ensures comfort for extended wear. The sleek frames come in various colors and styles, catering to different tastes and preferences. The lenses are customizable, allowing users to choose prescription options or sun protection. The wearable technology market has been growing exponentially, and the introduction of these AI smart glasses is poised to capture significant attention.
With a price point of $1500, they target tech enthusiasts and professionals who value the integration of advanced technology into their daily routines. While the launch of these AI smart glasses marks a significant milestone, it also presents challenges. Ensuring user privacy and data security is paramount, given the extensive data the glasses will handle. Additionally, the competition in the wearable tech market is fierce, with giants like Google and Apple continuously innovating.
However, John Fan remains optimistic about the future. His goal is to make technology an unobtrusive yet integral part of everyday life. The AI smart glasses will pave the way for new possibilities in how people interact with the world and manage their daily tasks. This is a significant leap forward in wearable technology, combining state of the art features with a user-friendly design. As they enter the market, these glasses have the potential to transform various aspects of daily life, from health monitoring to seamless connectivity.
With innovation at its core, this product bears testament to the ingenuity and forward-thinking vision of its creator. The lightweight frame, meanwhile, is comfortable enough for all-day wear. AirGo3 offers advanced features, including voice search and translation through ChatGPT, spatial audio for situational awareness, speech recognition, and guided fitness exercises and tracking.
The glasses also support an IP67 waterproof level, making them safe to wear in the rain or when working out, and provide 10 hours of music or seven hours of call time on one charge, lasting all day. Solos AirGo3 also provides an easy, all-in-one solution for prescription lenses. Upload a prescription at checkout and the frames will be fit with high-quality prescription lenses.
Anti-blue lenses come standard on each pair of Solos frames, to ease digital eye strain. Light-adjusting photochromic lenses and polarized sunglasses lenses are also available to accommodate any vision needed. The launch of AirGo V represents an exciting opportunity in the wearable tech sector. There’s a strong emphasis on design and technological integration, Solos Technology aims to make a mark in the competitive landscape of smart glasses.
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