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IXI's Smart Glasses: See the Future Instantly
6 Jan
Summary
- IXI's new smart glasses use eye-tracking and liquid crystals for instant autofocus.
- They offer a seamless alternative to bifocal and varifocal lenses.
- The glasses require charging and may have minor visual distortions.
Finnish eyewear company IXI is preparing to release smart glasses that appear as regular spectacles but offer an "autofocus" capability. Integrated eye-tracking sensors and liquid crystals within the lenses dynamically adjust the prescription, aiming to surpass the limitations of current bifocal and varifocal lenses. These new glasses eliminate fixed magnification areas, providing a more seamless visual experience.
Unlike traditional lenses that require users to shift their gaze to specific areas for different distances, IXI's technology adapts instantly. The CEO highlights that the glasses offer a full lens area for distance vision, removing the narrow viewing channels and distortions found in varifocals. Though they will require regular charging and may introduce some visual blend-area distortions, the focus is on a vastly improved and more intuitive visual experience.
The company plans to launch the glasses within the next year, positioning them in the high-end eyewear market. IXI's autofocus glasses will first seek European regulatory approval, followed by FDA approval for the US market. This innovation aims to fundamentally change how people perceive and use corrective eyewear, akin to the impact of autofocus in cameras.
