Launched globally at “Future in Sight” in New York, Rokid Glasses position themselves as the world’s lightest full-function AI & AR glasses. At just 49 grams, these glasses are remarkably lightweight, making them feel more like standard eyewear.
Built on Qualcomm’s AR1 platform, Rokid Glasses offer useful and functional tools. Real-time translation with on-screen subtitles enables smooth cross-border travel and conversations. Live transcription instantly converts meetings and lectures into text notes. HUD navigation shows turn-by-turn directions directly on the screen. Teleprompter mode is useful for presentations and content creators recording videos. Object recognition identifies landmarks, products, or solves math problems instantly. A 12MP Sony camera with HDR and image stabilization captures high-quality photos and videos from a first-person perspective.
These functions make Rokid more than a curiosity, but practical tools that integrate AI into daily life. The glasses support ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Google Maps, Microsoft Translator, and even third-party LLMs. For consumers, Rokid’s strategy means freedom of choice and flexibility.
Rokid utilizes dual monochrome green Micro LED displays with diffractive optical waveguides, providing a 640×480 resolution per eye at a brightness of 1500 nits. The green display is easier on the eyes and helps reduce strain. For users who prioritize all-day wear without fatigue, this subtle detail may prove to be an advantage.
Unlike Meta, which requires a gesture-control wristband, Rokid Glasses are designed to be hands-free. Integrated speakers and a four-mic array with AI noise cancellation handle calls, commands, and notifications without requiring users to be tied to a secondary device. Combined with water resistance and a portable charging case offering up to ten recharges, Rokid is clearly engineered with real-world scenarios in mind.The timing of Rokid’s launch could not be better. With Meta capturing headlines, Rokid provides a critical counterpoint: lighter, more open, more ergonomic, and arguably more practical. Backers appear to agree, as Rokid Glasses, within just over a month on Kickstarter, is reaching $3 million in funding.
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