Epson has announced the launch of its latest augmented reality smart glasses, the Moverio BT-300 in Southeast Asia. The smart glasses have micro projectors located on each side of the eyeglasses that project transparent overlays of digital content directly in the user’s field of view over the real-world environment.
The Moverio BT-300 has a front-facing 5-mega-pixel HD camera and intelligent tracking sensors that detect the dimensions and spatial positioning of objects in relation to each other. The product is also 20% lighter than its predecessor and features a quad core Intel Atom rocessor and Android OS 5.1.The device has three hours of battery life and is capable of procesing 3D images.
Augmented reality smart glasses ,such as this, can improve worker efficiency eand can be deployed in various industries such as warehouse/logistics, field service, manufacturing, healthcare, travel and hospitality, retail and more. Intended uses for the Moverio smart glasses include learning and training purposes, remote field service support for complex repair assistance and troubleshooting, managing of inventory and warehousing, guided museum tours and others.
Epson is currently working with businesses and independent software vendors to develop applications for use. It has partnered with DJI, a leading maker of drones, to develop applications for the Moverio smart glasses that will enhance safety, productivity, and piloting experience for hobbyists and professionals alike.
Siew Jin Kiat, regional general manager for Southeast Asia, printers and visual instruments ivision, Epson Singapore said: “The Moverio BT-300 continues Epson’s commitment to binocular smart eyewear, real optical see-through overlay, and increased performance. We see potential for growth for industry use in the region. The Moverio has the potential to revolutionise workflow for onsite or remote operations. It adds a new dimension to professionals for improving their efficiency and accuracy at work, enabling workers to share their experience virtually or provide handsfree movement for hands-on work.â€
The Moverio BT-300 will be available in first quarter of 2017 across Southeast Asia region, in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.