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WeChat Pay launches a smart-glasses SDK for QR-code payments
WeChat Pay has introduced a smart-glasses SDK that allows users to make QR-code payments using voice commands and eye tracking. Rokid AI Glasses is one of the first to support this. The SDK, currently in beta, requires a smartphone and is limited to RMB 200 daily transactions at various venues such as markets and convenience stores.
Key points
- WeChat Pay launched a software development kit (SDK) for smart-glasses.
- Rokid AI Glasses is among the first products to integrate the SDK.
- Users can initiate payments by voice and confirm transactions by sliding the glasses’ temple.
- The SDK supports QR-code payments at venues like convenience stores and street stalls.
- Currently, the SDK is in beta with a daily transaction limit of RMB 200 and requires a connected smartphone.
Why it matters
- The introduction of smart-glasses SDK aligns with the growing trend of wearable technology within the payment sector.
- QR-code payments have gained traction globally, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- By 2025, IT trends indicate increasing integration of AR and AI in payment systems, enhancing customer experience.
The launch of WeChat Pay's smart-glasses SDK marks a significant step towards integrating advanced technologies into everyday transactions, reflecting ongoing innovations in the payment industry.