At MWC 2023, Xiaomi unveiled the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition with features for an intuitive and immersive augmented reality experience.
In addition to launching the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro globally, Xiaomi also showcased smart wireless AR glasses at MWC 2023. Called the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, this smart eyewear features a ‘retina-level’ adaptive display that adapts to the lighting environment. , and support for expanded connectivity and a comprehensive range of applications.
Built on the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 platform, the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition features the company’s proprietary low-latency communication link, resulting in a latency of less than 50ms. It can connect to other Snapdragon Spaces-enabled smartphones, including the company’s own Xiaomi 13 series and OnePlus 11.
The glasses weigh only 126g and are designed to reduce the physical burden on the user. One of the key features of AR glasses is the MicroLED “retina level” display. With her PPD (pixels per degree) of almost 60, it surpasses the human eye’s ability to distinguish individual pixels.
The glasses offer a peak brightness of up to 1200 nits and feature electrochromic lenses that can adapt to different lighting conditions. These lenses offer a blackout mode that turns them into full-fledged VR devices, and a transparency mode that combines real and virtual elements.
Xiaomi says the AR glasses can use the Mi Share application to stream content through popular apps like TikTok and YouTube. The glasses also feature micro-gesture interaction, allowing users to navigate the interface and use gestures to interact with the physical world. For example, users can use gestures to turn Smart His lamp on or off, or seamlessly transfer TV screencasts to their glasses.
The Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition is packed with impressive features, but it’s important to note that it’s just a prototype right now.The Xiaomi AR Glasses are available for demo at the company’s booth at MWC 2023. .
Competition in the AR market is heating up with reports suggesting that Apple is also planning to unveil mixed reality glasses in the near future. OPPO also showcased its second generation AR glasses just a few months ago. Will 2023 be the year AR glasses go mainstream? What are your thoughts on that? Let us know in the comments section below!
