What’s the difference between AI glasses and smart glasses?

What’s the difference between AI glasses and smart glasses? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (or IoT) are two of the most confusing and misunderstood technologies in the world today. Both are evolving rapidly and have a world of possibilities, but they’re also often conflated or misunderstood. AI and IoT are both pivotal components of smart glasses, which may be why there’s so much confusion around them. Let’s take a look at each component to understand what makes smart glasses both unique and useful. AI You may have first heard of AI in childhood, through the hokey sci-fi movies of the day or perhaps in a book. Many people still view AI through that lens, and there are many stereotypes as a result. The reality, though, is far different from what you see in the media. AI is essentially any technology that uses sensors and processors to sense, understand, act, and learn. That’s a broad definition, but it allows for the various interpretations and uses of AI in modern technology. In practice, AI is a combination of nanotech, robotics, and advanced computing technologies unified to create intelligent machines capable of executing tasks that would typically require human intelligence. Over the years, AI has progressed considerably. There are now specialized AI algorithms that can recognize speech, analyze visual data, predict outcomes, and even make decisions. These are the types of AIs you’ll find in smart glasses. IoT The Internet of Things is another term that has been colloquially misinterpreted. You may have heard it referred to as Smart Homes or Smart Cities, for instance, when in reality, IoT is the backbone enabling those advancements. The Internet of Things is a network of physical objects (or groups of objects) that use software to connect and exchange data via the internet. This concept is broadly applied to many industries, including communications, home automation, healthcare, and even fashion. Within the spectrum of IoT, there are things like smart home devices, medical devices, wearable devices, and RFID tags. These are all connected to the internet to collect, share, and analyze data, and smart glasses fall into this category as enhanced wearable devices. Smart Glasses Smart glasses are a wearable device that use AI and IoT to enhance your experience in the real world. AI processes the information collected by the glasses’ sensors, such as the camera, microphone, GPS, and other sensors. The AI determines what the wearer wants to do or achieve, then takes the appropriate actions. For example, when approaching a destination, the glasses’ AI can recognize the address and provide information about the location, similar to a navigation app. Using NLP, the glasses can even hold a conversation about the location with the wearer, providing additional information like hours of operation, reviews, and other data. The IoT component takes the processed data from the AI and connects it to the internet, allowing the glasses to function. IoT also enables the seamless integration of various hardware and software components like wireless communication, smartphone connections, and hands-free operation. In short, AI enables smart glasses to sense, understand, act, and learn, while IoT connects the glasses to the internet, allowing them to provide useful, real-time information to the wearer. The potential for smart glasses in various industries is tremendous. As the technology continues to evolve and become more mainstream, you can expect to see many more use cases across healthcare, business, entertainment, and elsewhere. It’s an exciting future, and we’re thrilled to be part of it!