In recent years, Meta has focused on developing extended reality (XR) devices, such as the widely popular Quest virtual reality headset. Unlike VR, which blocks out the physical world, the new AR concept of Orion allows digital interfaces to be superimposed onto real-world surroundings using highly advanced lenses. Meta claims these glasses provide “the largest field of view in the smallest AR glasses form to date.”

After years of experimentation and innovation, Meta managed to miniaturize the advanced technology behind Orion. To ensure a sleek and wearable design, the company teamed up with eyewear brand Ray-Ban, packaging the device into a discreet yet stylish frame. With the wearable tech market rapidly growing, Meta is positioning itself against competitors like Apple’s Vision Pro headset by offering a more compact device.

The Orion glasses will feature assistive AI capabilities integral to the user experience. These include 3D visualizations, object recognition, and conversational AI interactions, similar to the chatbot experiences users have grown accustomed to with platforms like ChatGPT. The integration of AI is expected to make the glasses highly intuitive and useful in everyday scenarios.

While still in the prototype stage, Meta is continuing to refine the product with feedback from employees and select external groups. Unfortunately, the glasses won’t be available to the general public for several more years. In the meantime, consumers can expect continuous updates as Meta fine-tunes the product to meet market demands.

Stay tuned for further updates as the development of the Orion glasses progresses.