Meta is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence technology to Ray-Ban glasses next month, according to a report published in The New York Times.
The smart Ray-Ban glasses come with a price tag of $300 and feature functions like capturing photos, recording videos, live streaming, and playing music.
In April, Meta announced that it would be adding artificial intelligence features to smart glasses, allowing users to request instant answers and guidance based on their surroundings.
Some examples include smart glasses being able to identify objects, translate languages, and provide suggestions based on the images taken by the glasses.
The multi-media artificial intelligence features, which can translate, identify objects, animals, and landmarks, have been available in the early access program since last December.
Users can activate the smart assistant in the glasses by saying “Hello Meta” and then requesting something specific or asking a question.
Then, the smart glasses respond using the built-in microphones in the frames.
The New York Times provided an overview of Meta’s artificial intelligence effectiveness when wearing the glasses during a visit to a grocery store, while driving, visiting museums, and even at the zoo.
The artificial intelligence developed by Meta was able to distinguish pets and artwork, but the answers it provides are not always 100% accurate most of the time.
The New York Times mentioned that the glasses struggled to recognize animals in the zoo that were far away behind the enclosure. They were also unable to identify the exotic fruit called Cherimoya after several attempts.
The New York Times noted that the glasses enhance artificial intelligence translation in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German.
Meta is likely to continue improving these features over time. Currently, the artificial intelligence features are available in the smart Ray-Ban glasses through the early access program for users in the United States.
A spokesperson for Meta told the newspaper that due to the new artificial intelligence features, they may not always function properly, and the company is working on improving these features by receiving feedback over time.
