Switching your glasses for reading purposes may become a thing of the past thanks to PixelOptics and the new Pixel Power emPower. The Pixel Power emPower glasses can become bifocals with just the touch of a button.
The glasses work by electronically changing the optics of the lens. The glasses are powered by a rechargeable battery that sits inside the frame. The Pixel Power emPower glasses are set to be released in the across the United States at the end of 2011 and have an asking price of $1,200.
What's Driving This Trend
- Auto-adjusting Glasses
- There is a trend towards auto-adjusting glasses that provide multifocal capabilities at the push of a button.
- Electronic Optics
- The use of electronically changing optics in glasses is a growing trend, allowing for customizable vision solutions.
- Rechargeable Eyewear
- Rechargeable glasses with built-in batteries are gaining popularity, providing convenient and sustainable power sources for smart eyewear.
Who This Affects Most
- Eyewear
- The eyewear industry has the opportunity to embrace auto-adjusting glasses as a disruptive innovation that offers enhanced vision solutions for consumers.
- Optics
- In the field of optics, there are opportunities to develop and improve electronic lens technology to optimize vision correction and customization.
- Technology
- With the advancement of technology, there are opportunities for innovative solutions in the development of rechargeable eyewear and smart glasses.
