Augmented Reality Goggles

November 11, 2010 | Source: Technology Review

(Vuzix)

TheĀ Wrap 920AR augmented reality (AR) glasses fromĀ Vuzix mix virtual information, like text or images, into your view of the real world in real time.

The displays are connected to two video cameras that sit outside of the glasses in front of the eyes. The screens show each eye a slightly different view of the world, mimicking natural human vision, which allows for depth perception. Accelerometers, gyro sensors, and magnetometers track the direction in which the wearer is looking.

Priced at $1999, including Autodesk 3ds Max software, the glasses are intended for gamers, animators, architects, and software developers.