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Iristick Z1
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Voice commands, touch pad and split screen
Handling the Iristick Z.1. is a real pleasure. You can select options via voice commands (even in very noisy environments), swipe through lists via the touchpad or take out the phone if you run an app that is only on smartphone available.
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Cable connection
The clever design of the glasses and pocket unit do require a cable connection between them. It takes some getting used to in the beginning, but after a few minutes you forget about it.
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very comfortable to wear
The fit like a glove, well actually like glasses should fit. They look like glasses, they feel like glasses. (and what is nice, they are intrinsically certified as safety glasses. Very lightweight.
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2 hr charging time
You can use the Iristick Z1 for more than 6 hrs, but then it takes about 2 hrs to recharge the pocket unit. Iristick Z1 has the largest autonomy on the market and that makes the 2 hr charging time acceptable.
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Very long battery and no heating
The use of an external smartphone is clever design. It avoids heating and radiation near the temple, a real problem with other smartglasses. The pocketunit contains an additional battery and gives you more than 6 hrs streaming potential.
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Works with both iOS and Android
Most smartglasses only work for Android or have their own Android environment built-in. The Iristick works with both iOS and Android phones by simply connecting an iPhone or Android device to it.
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Superb Zoom lens
This is the only smartglasses on the market that has a 5 times optical zoom. Really unique and allows you to zoom in on details that matter.
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Central camera = natural viewpoint
Most smartglasses have the camera on the side. Iristick Z.1. has a camera in between the eyes and this corresponds to the natural viewpoint of the wearer. The image you get from this camera corresponds to what the wearer is seeing.
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Epson Moverio BT-200
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Augmented Reality possibilities
Because these glasses have their displays right in the middle of your vision, they can project digital images ontop of reality (augmented reality - AR for short). This means you can get contextual data about an item right in your field of view. This tech can be used by interior designers to see how a room would look like with different furnishings in different places, as well as more everyday uses like drawing a navigation line ontop of the road when navigating.
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Unadjustable
These glasses don't have any ability to be adjusted - this isn't tech you'll be easily be able to share with others while remaining comfortable. It also means that if you normally wear glasses, you will need to wear those under these smart glasses.
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You can run any Android apps on the device
While there is no access to the PlayStore, you can sideload apps onto it. The primary interface for Android apps will be the wired controller.
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Clunky controls
Most of the controlling will be done through the wired touchpad. This is a clunky implementation, and requires a wired attachment. It isn't ideal for out-and-about usage, which is what smart glasses excel at.
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Not meant for consumers
While they could be used for consumers, they haven't been designed for average consumers. These are meant for businesses - possibly museums, engineering firms, or designers. There may not be much non-enterprise software available for the average user.
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Google Glass
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Project put in limbo
While Google has said they haven't scrapped Project Glass, they aren't actively developing it at the moment. For all intents and purposes, Google Glass is in limbo.
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Built-in navigation support
Google Glass integrates with Google Maps to provide directions and real-time navigation information.
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A wide variety of glass designs available
Glass has multiple colors, frames, shades and earbuds available to help achieve a desired look.
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Can record 720p video
Google Glass allows recording a 720p video by either holding down the button that's located on top of the heads up display or saying "Ok Glass, record a video". By default the device will record a 10 second video, but that restriction can be removed by clicking the button again while recording.
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Natural language voice commands can be used to interact with the device
To interact with the device say "Ok, Glass" and give it instructions on what to do. Currently, it supports things like taking a picture, getting directions or calling someone, but more functionality will be available as developers start creating apps for the device.
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WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
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Sony SmartEyeglass
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Bulky frame
Makes the wearable obtrusive.
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Uses a see-through screen to display information in general view
The device uses a see-through screen allowing information to be displayed in the wearers general view instead of on the side. Currently the display is capable of displaying information in a monochrome green color at 419x138 pixels, 15 frames per second and up to 1000cd/m2 brightness.
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External battery pack is a hassle
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Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness
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Built-in 3MP camera w/ video support
It's possible to take 3MP still photos and videos at 15fps without sound.
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Wired external battery pack has a microphone, a touchpad and power, navigation and camera buttons
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Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
The device is capable of Bluetooth v3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity.
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Embedded 3 megapixel camera
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Built-in accelerometer, gyroscope & electronic compass
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Carl Zeiss Smart Glass
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Reflective display
Instead of shining light directly into your eyes, the light simply reflects off the glass, meaning its less obtrusive.
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Hardware only (for now)
Carl Zeiss is a company that makes optics, and doesn't work on software. This is only a hardware solution, with no software implementation yet. Currently Carl Zeiss is seeking a software partner, however this will take time for them to develop a complete product once they do find a suitable partner.
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Adaptable technology
The technology used in the Carl Zeiss Smart Glasses project can be transferred to normal glasses, or wherever curved glass is present. This solves the fundamental issue with Google Glass, which required an out-of-place flat piece of glass to function.
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Not yet available
These glasses are currently in prototype stage. It's not clear when and even if they will go into production.
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Low-profile
The glasses look very much like regular, non-smart glasses.
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Vuzix M300
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Poor battery life
The default compact battery will only provide a battery life around 2 hours of continuous use.
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Hot swappable batteries
If the battery is running low, you can replace it with a fully charged battery without needing to turn off the glasses. Larger extended batteries are also available, which can increase the battery life to up to 12 hours of continuous use. These larger batteries can be mounted on a belt instead of in the frames to be more ergonomic.
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Designed for enterprise
While not inherently bad, these smart glasses aren't designed for consumers. They won't have the same support for apps and other useful features for general consumers, and will likely be more specialized for enterprise.
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Built-in features
While apps are available, some built in features are very welcome. Out of the box it has the ability to record video and take pictures (and scan barcodes), manage your calendar, track events, and connect with your phone for notifications. There is also built in GPS as well as head tracking. GPS will allow for precise location information, and the head tracking in combination will pinpoint exactly where you are and where you're looking. This allows for augmented reality (AR), which can remind electricians which wires are live, or display other relevant information when looking at an object in the real world.
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Multi-platform compatibility
While the Vuzix itself runs Android, it is compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems. This broadens its consumer base, and will allow (businesses especially) more flexibility when using it.
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Rugged
These glasses are not only water and dust resistant, but also able to withstand drops of up to 8ft (about 2.5m).
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Touchpad controls
On the side of the M300 is a touchpad which is the primary input device, but is accompanied by physical buttons.
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Configurable mounting options
The M300 can be mounted to the frames of regular glasses, as well as safety glasses, headbands, hard hats and headsets. This makes it very versatile.
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$1500
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Microsoft HoloLens
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Stand-alone device
The HoloLens is a completely stand-alone device. You can use it without a PC or phone, and there are no external wires meaning you have completely unrestricted movement.
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Limited use-case scenarios
While not specifically marketed for industry, it looks like HoloLens will be most useful to businesses as opposed to consumers. This is a full fledged headset, not a small screen in the corner of your vision.
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Active development
This is a current product, and is in active development. Developer devices are shipping now (as of June 2016 they are shipping wave 4). This isn't a past project - it's here and now.
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Weighs more than many other headsets
Although comfortable on the head, the HoloLens weighs 1.5 lbs as compared to Google Glass, Vuzix, Epson Moverio, etc. which weigh in between 1.5 and 3 oz. Even if the HoloLens battery lasted longer than 2-3 hours, it would be difficult to imagine wearing the HoloLens for an entire day of work.
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Recognizes speech, gestures and eye movement
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Developers only right now
To order the HoloLens, you need to be a developer in USA or Canada, and also a Windows Insider. Regular people can't order this yet - even if they had the $3000 required.
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Comfortable to wear
Instead of putting all the weight around one ear, the HoloLens balances the weight out around your entire head with its full band. The tightness can be adjusted to make sure the best fit is attained, and the front visor tilts up and down so it can be used in even more ways.
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Seebright Wave
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Affordable
While no final cost figures are available yet, the most expensive components (CPU, GPU, display, camera) are absent - these will be provided through a smartphone which will be mounted in the Wave. This allows the Wave to attain an affordable pricepoint when compared to other smartglasses. The Kickstarter campaign was priced around $150, however typically retail prices are higher than Kickstarter prices.
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Smartphone powered
A smartphone needs to be inserted into the Wave for it to function. The CPU, GPU, display and camera of the phone will be used to provide most of the functions of the Wave. This provides certain limitations however - the display of a smartphone isn't designed for AR or VR, and current implementations can't take advantage of the display's full resolution (edges will be cut off and warped to provide the field of view required by the eyepieces). Processing power and battery life will be limited by the phone as well - even the highest end current smartphones have trouble sometimes keeping up with the current VR solutions. This could be solved in part by new mobile CPUs and GPUs that will be available by 2017, such as the Snapdragon 821.
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Not launching until 2017
The Innovator Edition is expected to launch in 2017, however this will be intended for developers. There is no date for expected consumer versions yet.
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