Bosch has recently announced Smartglasses Light Drive, a new ready-to-use solution for device OEMs that will enable them to build smaller, lighter, more stylish smartglasses. Bosch Smartglasses Light Drive solution will also work with curved and corrective lenses. All-day transparency, 30% smaller size when compared to other smartglasses, less than 10 grams weight and the ability to deliver bright images even in direct sunlight are some of the key advantages of Smartglasses Light Drive.
Unlike Microsoft HoloLens, this new solution from Bosch is just a display extension of smartphone or smartwatch. You can use these smartglasses for the following:
- just-in-time hands-free information in a minimalist format
- navigation, calls, and notifications
- alarms, calendar reminders
- messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and WeChat
- everyday note-based information like to-do and shopping checklists
- privacy, for your eyes only, invisible to others
Here’s how it works:
The light drive is composed of a technology stack of Bosch optical, computing, and sensor components. The optical systems include microelectromechanical system (MEMS) mirrors with ASIC controller that precisely direct a low-power beam of light to the user’s eye.
Tech specs:
| Parameter | Technical data |
|---|---|
|
Light source/ colour resolution |
RGB lasers, 24 bit full colour |
|
Field of View (FoV) |
15° |
|
Resolution |
150 line pairs |
|
Frame rate |
60 Hz |
|
Optical output power |
< 15 µW |
|
Major sensors |
BHI260, BMM150, BMP388 |
|
Connectivity |
BLE |
|
Weight of module |
< 10 g |
|
Operating time |
14 h with 350 mAh battery |
|
Eye safety |
Laser class 1 acc. to DIN-EN 60825-1 |
|
Dimensions (L/H/W) |
45-75 mm x 5-10 mm x 8 mm (depending on customer integration) |
Bosch will provide more information on Smartglasses Light Drive at CES 2020 next week.