Aria Gen 2 includes upgraded sensors like RGB cameras, spatial microphones, and heart rate tracking.
On-device AI capabilities enable SLAM, eye tracking, hand tracking, and speech recognition without cloud reliance.
Envision is testing Aria Gen 2 for indoor navigation assistance for blind and low-vision users.
Meta Aria Gen 2, the latest version of smart glasses designed for AI and machine perception research, has been unveiled. Built on the foundation of Project Aria, which was formed in 2020, the new hardware provides new advanced sensors, on-device processing, and improved usability, with the goal of advancing research in robotics, AI, and accessibility technologies.
SurveyThe new Aria Gen 2 glasses feature an upgraded sensor suite that includes RGB cameras, spatial microphones, IMUs, and GNSS tracking capabilities. It also has two new sensors in the nosepad: a PPG sensor for tracking heart rate and a contact microphone that separates the wearer’s voice from background noise. The company’s custom silicon also enables on-device machine perception, including SLAM, eye tracking, hand tracking, and speech recognition, without relying on cloud computing.
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According to Meta, Aria Gen 1 has been used by AI, augmented reality, and robotics researchers and developers for projects involving computer vision and human-AI interactions. The company also claimed that car manufacturer BMW explored incorporating AR and VR into smart vehicles, while Georgia Tech used the device to assist robots in home environments using the device. The company also stated that the new Aria Gen 2 model is expected to contribute to accessibility innovations, with Envision testing its indoor navigation capabilities for blind and low-vision users.
Meta plans to make Aria Gen 2 available to academic and commercial research partners in the coming months, with more information on availability expected shortly. Researchers interested in testing AI applications on the device will have to sign up to get access.
“In the coming months, we will share more information with partners about the timing of device availability. We’re excited to see how researchers will use Aria Gen 2 to pave the way for future innovations that will shape the next computing platform,” the company wrote in a blog post.
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