Unveiled for the first time at CES 2015, the new Six15 glasses let your face do your texting for you in the name of situational awareness and neck pain prevention. Already a pioneer in "wearable optical displays" for the military, Six15 Technologies announced a new head-mounted device that offers augmented reality, text messaging and "heads-up data delivery."
The Six15 glasses will display your incoming text messages and let you respond so you won't have to touch your phone. The wearable connects to a mobile device using Bluetooth while the wearer's head and eye movements allow them to go through old and new messages shown on the lens. In just one battery cycle you can send and receive 1500 messages.
The smart glasses will be available publicly early this year.
Text Messaging Smart Glasses
The Augmented Reality-Enabled Six15 Glasses Debuted at CES 2015
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Glasses - The Six15 glasses offer augmented reality, opening up opportunities for immersive experiences and enhanced information delivery.
2. Text Messaging Wearables - The Six15 glasses allow users to text without touching their phones, indicating a trend towards wearable devices that facilitate communication.
3. Head-mounted Displays - The Six15 glasses utilize head-mounted technology, paving the way for innovative applications in industries such as gaming, data visualization, and training.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The release of the Six15 glasses highlights the growing demand for cutting-edge gadgets and wearable technology in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Communication and Messaging - The Six15 glasses revolutionize text messaging by introducing a hands-free approach, pointing towards potential disruptions in the communication and messaging industry.
3. Defense and Military - With Six15 Technologies previously focusing on wearable optical displays for the military, the augmented reality capabilities of the Six15 glasses suggest opportunities for disruptive innovation in defense and military applications.