Everyone in Silicon Valley seems to be dreaming the same dream: AR glasses.
Meta has itsprototype Orion glasses.
Apple is reportedly developing its ownvariety of smart glassesin its Cupertino spaceship headquarters.
© Photo: Miroslav Kotalík
Zero is an all-in-one pair of AR glasses powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero.
It runs web apps natively and doesnt require any extra processing puck or external battery.
Thats where I got the idea to make my own.
© Gif: Miroslav Kotalík
The final design of 1.0 takes a good deal of inspiration from retro-futurism, with goggle-like frames.
It doesnt require an internet connection and should work with any app designed for offline use.
The OS handles sensors, head tracking, and glance element selection for you.
Kotalik used a free online tool called Ray Optics Simulation to fine-tune the lens shape needed for image projection.
After extensive trial and error, he switched to transparent resin, which he poured into 3D-printed molds.
He then hand-polished and sanded the lenses into the correct shape.
Kotalik said his work on the 2.0 version is focused on making it a real competitor to larger companies.
Essentially, it could become a kind of AI wearable in thesame vein as the Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Hes still testing whether 2.0 should use an Organge Pi Zero 2w or a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
Kotalik mentioned that version 2.0 will focus on frequently used web apps, like Spotify or Instagram.
Pricing hasnt been confirmed yet, but it may range between $250 and $450.
Update 11/8/24 at 4:02 p.m.
ET: This post was updated to include a link to Kotaliks waitlist.
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