Xreal's Project Aura Smartglasses Are A Maximalist Take On Android XR
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Xreal's Project Aura is an immersive AR smartglasses device focused on entertainment and professional use, offering a more advanced experience than typical minimalist audio-only glasses.
- The glasses feature three cameras for hand tracking and capturing photos/videos, with a sharp 70-degree field of view display that performs well even in bright outdoor conditions.
- Project Aura uses a tethered connection to a separate phone-sized puck with a trackpad and fingerprint sensor, though the puck can get warm during extended use.
- Xreal demonstrated homegrown AR apps like an AR drawing tool and "Gemini Molecule," showcasing potential multimodal interactions and developer possibilities for the platform.
- Positioned as a pro-level device, Project Aura can connect to laptops as an external display, potentially replacing traditional monitors for productivity tasks when paired with peripherals like a Bluetooth keyboard.