Tech Deck Tricks: Xiaomis Wireless AR Glasses Cop A ‘Retinalevel Adaptive Display

Augmented reality/smart glasses are far from mainstream and to most of us these glasses still feel like a gimmick and something out of a sci-fi movie. While there are no truly great or life-changing apps, tech companies don't hesitate to invest heavily in mixed reality headsets. The latest is Xiaomi, which recently unveiled its first augmented reality headset called the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition at the ongoing MWC 2023 conference in Barcelona.

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Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition | Photo: Xiaomi

While these new wearable augmented reality glasses are still in the concept stage, Xiaomi has left no stone unturned and has unveiled what seems to be the latest and greatest. Somehow, the company has packed all of this high-performance technology into a relatively standard pair of eyewear, which is no small feat. However, it seems that he only survived.

Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition weighs just 126g and is made from "light materials" including magnesium-lithium alloys and carbon fiber components. According to the Chinese tech giant, "The goggles are fine-tuned with details such as center of gravity, leg spacing, angle of inclination, nose pad and other details that contribute to a superior experience." restrictions, Xiaomi has gone completely wireless with these devices and they make a big difference. The "wireless design" of the Discovery Edition Wireless AR Glass uses a "patented silicon anode oxygen battery", but the company did not. provide detailed information about battery life or charging.

Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition | Photo: Xiaomi

Beneath the sleek body, these augmented reality glasses are powered by a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 chip and even have Xiaomi's patented technology for low-latency connectivity. It can be wirelessly paired with the Xiaomi 13 or any other Snapdragon Spaces-enabled device, with Xiaomi promising "3ms1 latency between smartphone and glasses, and full latency wireless for connection." For example, 50ms, which is comparable to a wired solution.

With the built-in AON camera, the energy-saving glasses support gesture control, so users can control everything and interact with the environment by moving their fingers. Xiaomi has equipped the headphones with two micro-OLED displays, which the company claims are "retina-level" displays with an "industry-leading" pixel density of 58, making them dense enough that the human eye can't. see them. Get longer pixels. MicroOLD displays use "free-form, light-oriented" prisms to "get a clear view of the image".

Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition | Photo: Xiaomi

The company claims that it has less brightness loss than other displays in its vicinity and offers a maximum brightness of 1200 nits. The front lens elements are electromagnetic and automatically darken for total immersion, allowing the user to focus on the virtual world in front of their eyes. “These lenses include a dimming mode that provides an immersive viewing experience, while a transparent mode creates a clearer augmented reality experience that combines reality and virtual elements,” Xiaomi said in a statement.

Xiaomi is making a breakthrough with their first augmented reality glasses, and their first augmented reality glasses are not only functional but also look powerful and portable. However, we're still not convinced that most normal people need a screen that constantly dangles in front of their eyes. Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition is still under development and there is no official information on pricing and availability. However, the company says these augmented reality glasses are available in a titanium body and three different nose pieces.