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Meta’s new AR glasses for research can measure heart rate
Meta has launched Aria Gen 2 AR glasses, featuring heart rate monitoring and advanced AI capabilities. Weighing 75 grams, these glasses include new sensors and open-ear speakers, with an eight-hour battery life. Targeted at research labs, they will assist in projects like aiding individuals with vision impairments.
Key points
- Meta introduces the second generation of AR glasses, Project Aria Gen 2, after five years.
- New features include a PPG sensor for heart rate measurement and a contact microphone for voice differentiation.
- The glasses weigh 75 grams and offer AI functions such as eye tracking, hand tracking, and speech recognition.
- Open-ear 'force-canceling' speakers and an eight-hour battery life enhance usability.
- Available to academic and commercial research labs, with early testing by Envision for aiding visually impaired individuals.
Why it matters
- This development aligns with growing trends in wearable health technology and AR innovation.
- Reflects a broader focus on assistive technologies as part of 2025 IT trends.
- Similar advancements in AR by other tech companies highlight a competitive landscape.
Meta's Aria Gen 2 advances AR technology and health monitoring, targeting research applications that improve solutions for people with disabilities.