Samsung, in collaboration with Google, is set to release its first pair of connected glasses later this year, with plans already underway for the next generation. According to The Elec, Samsung has instructed its subsidiary, Samsung Display, to develop a tiny color micro-screen for future smart glasses. This display, roughly 0.2 inches in size, would be capable of showing text, notifications, icons, and navigation arrows. The initial model is expected to feature only a camera and open audio, similar to the Meta Ray-Ban, which combines style with basic smart features.
The micro-screen technology is still in development, with Samsung Display considering two options: OLEDoS and LEDoS. These technologies involve engraving the screen directly onto a silicon chip, allowing for significant miniaturization. The format of the display is also under consideration—whether it will be on a single eye, as seen in most Samsung and Google prototypes, or on both eyes, which could enable 3D visuals.
Despite these advancements, the commercialization of these glasses is still in its early stages. Leaked details have revealed more about the screenless Samsung glasses expected this autumn, including how they operate and integrate with the broader Samsung ecosystem. One of the biggest challenges is achieving a wide field of view, the portion of real-world vision covered by the on-screen image. A narrow field of view can make on-screen information appear small and disconnected, like a postage stamp in the background. Meta has already made progress in this area with the Meta Ray-Ban Display, which was tested by Numerama. Samsung aims to challenge this lead and improve upon the user experience.
Samsung plans to commercialize its advanced smart glasses by the second half of 2027, or possibly as early as 2028. Before reaching that goal, the company must first successfully launch its screenless glasses this autumn and convince consumers that camera-equipped glasses, which have already raised privacy concerns, can be both useful and trustworthy.
Samsung Explores Next-Generation Smart Glasses Amidst Development Challenges
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