Google has released a prototype of its Project Astra AR glasses for beta testing, incorporating augmented reality and multimodal AI capabilities.
The glasses form part of Google’s long-term plan to deliver hardware with incorporated AI and AR features, with the beta testing coinciding with Google’s new operating system, Android XR, which allows developers to build XR-centric experiences for hardware such as glasses and headsets. This operating system will be incorporated into the Project Astra glasses as well as the newly announced Samsung headset, Project Moohan.
Features present for beta testing include multimodal understanding, multi-lingual functions, native audio and memory, as well as tool use such as Google Maps.