Rokid Smart Glasses bring Garmin fitness data to your view
At their Jungle 2024 event in China, Rokid has unveiled their newest smart glasses. Developed in collaboration with established eyewear brand Bolon, these specs blend functionality with everyday style across multiple frame options. Plus they have some nifty features.
The technical specifications reveal a compact 0.13-inch JBD MicroLED display which delivers visual information. The interface has been designed with intuitive interactions in mind, allowing users to access information without complicated gestures or external controllers. Meanwhile a 12MP camera and integrated speakers handle multimedia functions.
Under the hood, a Snapdragon AR1 processor pairs with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage to manage daily tasks. The inclusion of Bluetooth 5.3 is there to ensure stable connectivity with smartphones and other devices.
At 49 grams, the glasses maintain a pretty comfortable weight. Users requiring prescription lenses haven’t been forgotten, with options available for both myopia and astigmatism correction.
As far as the all-important battery life, this extends to four hours of active use. Which means there are not meant for all-day wear. But you do get the benefit of the wireless charging case, which provides up to ten additional charges. A quick 20-minute charging time helps minimize downtime.
The AI capabilities focus on practical applications, including object recognition and text translation. A particularly interesting feature is the ability to estimate calorie content in food, potentially simplifying dietary tracking for health-conscious users. That feature sounds particularly useful as it has the potential to make healthy eating choices easier.
Garmin integration
Perhaps most notable is Rokid’s partnership with Garmin Health, which adds a compelling dimension for active users. This integration brings real-time health metrics and navigation data directly into the user’s field of view.
The specs probably wouldn’t be of much use to runners as it doesn’t look like they would stay on. But they could be useful, for example, for cyclists. Not only would you be able to use them for direction and navigating in unknown areas, but the specs actively display your speed, heart rate and other metrics in your field of vision.
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The glasses are set to launch in China between April and June 2025, priced at 2,499 yuan (approximately $345), with international availability yet to be announced. While this pricing positions the glasses in the premium segment of the market, it remains competitive when compared to similar offerings from other manufacturers.
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