Meta releases Aria Gen2 AR glasses: Integrated heart rate monitoring to improve AI functions

Meta recently announced the launch of its project Aria's next-generation augmented reality glasses - Aria Gen2. The new device comes five years after the release of the first-generation Aria glasses, bringing new features and technological improvements.

The Aria Gen2 is equipped with an upgraded sensor array and Meta's own customized chip. Most notably, the glasses are added with a photovoltaic pulse sensor (PPG) that can monitor the wearer's heart rate in real time. In addition, it is equipped with a contact microphone, which can effectively distinguish the wearer's voice from the surrounding voices, providing users with a clearer voice recognition experience.

The 75g Aria Gen2 can perform a variety of artificial intelligence tasks including eye tracking, gesture recognition and voice recognition. Its open-end "noise-resistant" speaker design provides users with an immersive sound experience. Meanwhile, the Aria Gen2 has a satisfactory eight hours of battery life, which is suitable for long-term use.

Meta plans to provide the glasses to academic and commercial research labs for testing in the coming months. As one of the early testers, Envision will use Aria Gen2 to develop solutions that help people with vision impairments live better. Meta said in its blog that the innovative device is expected to provide more support and convenience to people with disabilities.