XREAL AURA Brings Android XR Into Lightweight Glasses
Google and XREAL launch a wired spatial computing system that combines transparent displays, Gemini AI and a dedicated processing unit.
XREAL and Google have launched XREAL AURA, a new pair of extended reality (XR) glasses powered by Android XR. Announced on October 28, the device brings Google’s spatial computing platform into a lightweight, transparent-glasses form factor designed for work, entertainment and everyday use.
Unlike conventional VR headsets, AURA uses optical see-through lenses, allowing users to view digital content while remaining aware of their physical surroundings. Its 70-degree field of view is designed to accommodate multiple spatial and 2D applications, while the glasses themselves weigh less than 95 grams.
The system relies on a separate computing unit, called the Compute Puck, connected to the glasses by cable. The puck houses the battery and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite platform, while the glasses provide the visual interface. This split-compute architecture aims to reduce the weight worn on the face without sacrificing processing performance.
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