Top 5 Smart Glasses To Transform Your Classroom

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Do you think Smart Glasses can help you improve the learning environment? Are you using Google Glass in your classroom to enhance your teaching? Well the truth is many teachers across the globe are utilising the latest smart glass technology to offer better learning to their students. But you should know that there are many other Smart Glasses available in the market other than Moverio and Google Glass. 

Here you will find a list of new Smart Glasses that have been developed by major companies and have already been patented, developed, finalised and even presented functional prototypes at recent summits. So many educators like you will have a wide range of options at their hands to enhance the learning experience for their students. Let’s have a look.... 

Sony SmartEyeGlasses

 

Sony’s new SmartGlasses were introduced at CES in Las Vegas. It will display instant information and notifications right in front of your eyes. Sony claims its SmartEyeGlasses will include a hand-held controller that you can navigate via the user interface. It will also consist of a camera. The prototype functions with Android phones which are connected through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You will also need an app from the Google Play Market to use it. 

LaForge Optical ICIS

 

This smart glass is expected to release in mid-2015. Although not much information is available at this point, but the company claims it has 6 hours battery life and designed stunningly. The smartglass technology consists of prescription eyewear which will display notifications from devices like your phone. It also has a GPS location system, accelerometer, speaker, microphone and a camera. 

Atheer One

The smart glass from Atheer Labs is expected to be released in December 2014. As the smart glass has not yet been released, not much is known about the technology. However, it has been all over tech news and experts describe Atheer One as “Google Glass meets 3D.” It is expected that the smart glass will include two 8 megapixel cameras observe surroundings and synchronize Augmented Reality with the real world. It will also have a 65 degree field of view. Atheer One will also consist of ARM processor, GPS, touchscreen panel, accelerometer, Bluetooth and WIFI. 

Samsung Gear Blink

 

Samsung is gearing up to provide stiff competition to Google Glass and is set to enter the Smart Glasses technology market. The Korea Times report that Samsung will reveal its glasses at the IFA trade show in Berlin this year. Samsung’s smart glasses are currently being named Gear Blink. Similar to the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, you will have to link a smartphone to the Gear Blink to get notifications, alerts and valuable information in your field of view. It will be exciting to see how Samsung will use wireless capability, processing and storage to become the market leader. 

Meta Pro

 

The Meta Pro has a screen area which is 15 times of the Google Glass. It also has a 40-degree field of view and a large 3D holographic HD screen that shows 1280 x 720 pixel images. This smart glass from Meta also has 2 RGB cameras, 3D surround sound, stereoscopic 3D, 3D time of flight sensors, compass, gyroscope, as well as a 9-axis integrated motion unit with accelerometer. 

So there you have it. It is time you get ready for the latest smart glass technology and prepare to transform your class. 

What do you think about these new smart glasses? Can these help to teach you better? Let us know your views and concerns by commenting below.