Not so long ago, the only practical uses of a pair of glasses were to correct the limitations of one’s eyesight or to add a touch of style to one’s looks. However, with the advent of wearable technology such as AR glasses, glasses go beyond prescription or style and take a long leap in helping us experience the world through a whole new lens.

What are AR Glasses?

AR Glasses are technologically advanced eyewear designed to combine everyday reality with superimposed graphics that help enhance the way in which the wearer perceives the world around them. These glasses are often defined as wearable computer spectacles that have the ability to alter their optical properties at runtime. All in all, these glasses create an interactive experience where the perception of the real world can be augmented. Unlike Virtual Reality (VR) glasses where the wearer’s perception of the world is completely virtual in nature, or Smart Glasses (such as the Google Glass) which only display static information, AR Glasses add to the user’s existing environment with interactive elements such as videos and 3D models.

AR Glasses: The Future?

The world of possibilities, through the lens of AR glasses, seems endless. Forget the hassle of managing notes during a meeting or presentation, or of constantly checking your phone for navigation during a trip – you can now have them displayed right in front of your eyes.

As technology reaches new heights, the popularity of AR glasses is only bound to increase. With some of the biggest tech giants in the world like Google, Microsoft and Apple already working heavily on their AR products, it is only a matter of time before AR glasses find themselves at the heart of everyday technology.