What is Facebook Project Aria?

And we unveiled Project Aria — a research device in the form of a pair of glasses that capture real-world data from a first-person perspective, which will help AR devices in the future understand location, context, and intent.

Is Apple working on glasses?

Apple’s computerized glasses will be as powerful as a Mac and launch at the end of 2022, according to top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That likely means Apple will use a version of its own M1 processors to power the new glasses.

What is AR eyewear?

Definition of AR Smart Glasses “Augmented Reality Smart Glasses are defined as wearable Augmented Reality (AR) devices that are worn like regular glasses and merge virtual information with physical information in a user’s view field.” Synonyms are AR Smart Glasses, smart glasses, or data glasses.

Does Oculus still require Facebook?

Oculus Quest headsets — which will soon be known as Meta Quest headsets — have required a Facebook account since 2020. (Until the Quest 2’s release that year, users could choose to log in with either Facebook or a separate Oculus-branded account.)

What is Facebook’s project Aria?

The goal of Project Aria is learning in a safe and secure environment. Project Aria glasses will initially be made available to a limited group of Facebook employees and contractors that will be trained on when and where to use the device.

Where will project Aria research participants record?

Project Aria research participants will record in Facebook offices, wearers’ private homes, and public spaces. They won’t record in venues such as stores or restaurants without written consent from such venues.

Is project Aria a consumer product?

Project Aria glasses are not a consumer product, nor are they an AR glasses prototype.

How long does project Aria keep my data?

Recorded data is temporarily stored on the Project Aria device and periodically uploaded to Facebook’s servers, where it is kept in quarantine for 72 hours before being transferred to separate back-end storage. We take extra measures to help keep the data we collect secure.