A year ago, I tested Meta’s next-generation concept Ar glasses, Called the Orion Projectin a room on the corporate campus in Menlo Park, California. They combine 3D displays with wireless processor pucks, but what makes me admire is the futuristic nerve wristband I wear.
Research on Meta in EMG – Electromyographyor using wearable sensors to sense muscle impulses through electrical signals – is becoming a reality. I hope the meta will release that nerve band as an accessory for new glasses with embedded displays, Code is Hypernovain its Meta-connection Meeting on September 17. I’ll be there, stay tuned for all the news.
Yuanyou Many other improvements Need to be made with smart glasses (and VR), though how good Metaray basket Already got it. But the upcoming debut of the EMG band is one of the biggest changes in Meta’s wearable strategy over the years.
This means people will wear it soon. As time goes by, what is the possibility of technology? We’re going to find out.
Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated an early version of the EMG band with me and other journalists in 2022.
The door of neural technology is open
EMG Band is Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes A new paradigm for the future For the interface. Instead of camera-based hand tracking or controllers, these bands can register gesture movements.
Last year, when I tried the band, I was able to do all kinds of small gestures to scroll, select things and navigate. Michael Abrash, chief scientist in Meta Reality Laboratory research Have told me the possibility Neural input technology over the years Get it through cntrl-labs 2019.
With my Orion demo, I also used my eyes. Combine eye tracking and wristband gestures to make interface navigation work. Experience is similar to a larger experience Apple Vision Probut with an EMG strap, gestures can be performed even if glasses or headphones are not visible, as it can work independently.
Meta’s next glasses may not have onboard eye tracking, meaning the EMG band isn’t necessarily responding immediately like my sight-driven experience a year ago. Let’s take a look.
EMG bands may not be cheap. It is expected to come with a Meta accelerated display glasses packaging for at least $800.
A year ago I tried the thumb gesture when I was on my wrist. Will the band keep the screen, or be a watch, or both?
This could also be a fitness watch. How much will it cost?
Meta can be further developed through this muscle sensing technology. Reports show that Meta can make its own smartwatch that can help track fitness and wellness in VR and AR, and that the watch can also have an EMG on board. Meta’s wearable device head, Alex Himel, Already hinted to me That fitness news is coming soon.
Meta enables these bands to use as many glasses as possible and VR headphones together, which may not happen. Andrew Bosworth, CEO of Yuan Tell me in 2024 The wristband will not require glasses without display, including the existing meta-ray ban, as there is no need for too much navigation interfaces. Meta may see voice commands still being the way to choose without display glasses.
The EMG band will also be one foot, developing technology before Meta moves further in AR glasses, with a smaller VR visor in the future reported. Elements need to advance this gesture technology as soon as possible, especially with competitive choices that have emerged.
Apple already has some Gestures feature on Apple WatchAirpods with infrared cameras are expected to sign up next year. Other companies are trying to unlock gestures via cameras in the mirror or via connected ring attachments or existing smartwatches.
Google-enabled glasses showcased are just one of several competitive options that happen at the same time.
Expect more glasses to evolve
I also want to see many other actual improvements from Meta Connect. I Agree with my ZDNET colleague Jason Hiner Better battery life, improved camera quality, more AI capabilities, and generally improved reliability and maintainability are important for Meta’s next-generation glasses.
Meta should also push the boundaries on its smart glasses this time Google, Samsung,,,,, Amazon,,,,, BreakTCL and Many others expect In next year or two years.
However, that wristband was something other companies hadn’t shown me before. It looks to me as the most fascinating smart glasses wildcard.
