Looktech AI Glasses: Revolutionizing Wearable Tech with Advanced AI Integration

Insanely capable $209 AI glasses: Real-time GPT vision, 14-hour battery

Innovative tech company Looktech has paired up with Wenzhou Moveup Optical Co on perhaps the best-looking smart glasses we've seen yet. But powered by GPT4o, Gemini, and Claude, these shades are more than just style. The Looktech AI Glasses, which will be showcased at CES 2025 in January, are essentially wearable audio/visual AI assistants that can identify objects, translate text, set reminders, answer questions, guide you with GPS, summarize meetings and even assess your fridge's content for meal suggestions - and then count the calories that end up on your plate, if you want them to. Heck, they can even remember faces on your behalf, and feed you names so you don't get caught short. At this stage, resistance to the new AI way of daily life seems a little futile - but at least now the wearable tech is catching up to what was promised - and light years away from the abomination that was early Google Glass. Now, it's becoming easier to see how smart glasses can be incredibly useful - and also less creepy. These aim to have you spending less time looking at a phone screen, and while you can still use them to snap sneaky photos and videos, their usefulness is more in the large language models they're equipped with. Here, a voice-controlled AI helper Memo becomes more personalized as you interact with it, feeding back information based on your preferences. Much like other assistants, be it Alexa or Siri, Memo is activated by a similar command ("hey Memo"), but can also switch on with a tap of the AI button housed in the frame. The 13MP anti-shake camera will take hi-res photographs and record stabilized 2K videos, and then even run them through an AI editor if you want to share captures on the go. And, somewhat negating that creep factor, an indicator light will be displayed on the face of the frames when the camera is activated, letting others - well, at least those who know enough about smart glasses - know that you're in capture mode. Obviously, these glasses also have the standard 'smart' functions such as playing music and taking/making phone calls, but they can also go one better; the AI assistant will record meetings and calls if needed, and then automatically deliver a transcript and/or summary that you can access on your smartphone. Having spent what felt like hours each day holding my phone up to signs and wall menus in Taipei recently, I can also see the value of Looktech's real-time translation capabilities. Google Lens is great, but it's not subtle - and, as I learnt the hard way, it's substantially more difficult to use in the rain with a wet phone screen. Looktech uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) end-to-end encryption and additional Advanced Encryption Standard to safeguard personal data, and all interactions with ChatGPT are made anonymously. In addition to these measures, the glasses have voiceprint activation, so only the owner can operate the in-built tech. With "up to 14 hours" of battery life - which most likely varies based on usage - you can expect to get a good day's wear out of these. That's very impressive, given that Meta's smart glasses, built in partnership with Ray-Ban, only last "up to 4 hours." Bear in mind that you'll need to have both a smartphone and at least iOS 15 or Android 10 - although these have been around since 2021 and 2019, respectively. Looktech also packs Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6 and 32 GB of flash storage built into the tough but flexible TR90 frame weighing 37 g (1.3 oz). The speakers - which are aimed to keep your music and audio for your ears only - are housed in the frame's arms, as is a noise-canceling microphone. The basic Looktech app is free, and comes with mini-apps to support various functions including transcribing and media editing. Much like the tech inside, these glasses offer plenty of scope for customization. Beyond the frames being available in several colors and sizes, the lenses have transition, polarized and prescription options. Lens choices will be offered via a survey at the end of Looktech's Kickstarter campaign - which is where you'll also have the ability to add your prescription number if you need. Happily, none of the lenses come with additional costs. And they're remarkably affordable. During the crowdfunding campaign, which at the time of publishing still had 50 days to go, Looktech AI Glasses start at US$209 (40% off the $349 MSRP) and come with a charging cable, cleaning cloth, manual and carry case. For $240, you can upgrade to a set that also includes a portable charging case (42% off MSRP). And for an extra $10, you can even have the frames engraved. Shipping is worldwide, and since the funding goal has been easily surpassed, buyers can expect delivery from April 2025. Looktech AI Glasseskstarter

Looktech unveils AI glasses with personalized assistance and media capture

Looktech's AI glasses come in three colors and have 14 hours of battery life. Image Credit: Looktech Looktech unveiled its new Looktech AI Glasses, a blend of artificial intelligence assistance and a design that looks like ordinary glasses. This wearable integrates a personalized AI assistant with voice-command functionality, providing a fully immersive, hands-free user experience designed to streamline daily tasks and capture memorable moments with ease. Looktech wants to redefine what users can expect from wearables, with a powerful personal AI that learns and adapts to each user. Equipped with GPT4o, Gemini, and Claude connectivity and based on a large language model-Looktech's voice-controlled AI assistant Memo builds a unique memory based on user interactions, allowing it to recall names, remember preferences, and make contextually relevant suggestions. The Kickstarter campaign is here. The assistant can identify objects, translate texts, set reminders, and answer questions, making Looktech AI Glasses an invaluable tool for dynamic, hands-free interactions throughout the day. With hands-free convenience at its core, Looktech AI Glasses allow users to activate the assistant instantly using the wake word "Hey Memo" or by pressing an AI button. Users can seamlessly navigate tasks, play music and answer calls through voice commands, maximizing efficiency and productivity in any setting. The device also includes a 13MP digital anti-shake camera that captures high-res images and stabilized 2K videos, ensuring users can document moments on the go without losing focus on their surroundings. The Looktech AI Glasses come with a feature-rich proprietary app that further enhances user experience. Through the app, users can count calories with ease, access an AI-powered video editor for quick, polished edits, and even use the plant detection feature to identify flora in real-time. The app also supports seamless call and meeting recording, automatically generating transcripts, summaries, and to-do lists to streamline productivity and keep users organized. Key specifications The specifications include a battery life performance of up to 14 hours, Bluetooth 5.4 and WiFi 6 connectivity, open-ear speakers and noise-cancelling mic, and 32GB of flash storage for ample media. Designed with a TR-90 frame that weighs only 37 grams (without lenses), and available in multiple colors and lens options (transition lenses, polarized lenses, and prescription lenses), Looktech AI Glasses bring style and function together, meeting the demands of a modern lifestyle. Looktech AI Glasses are compatible with iOS 15+ and Android 10+ devices, offering a proprietary app that enhances user experience with an AI-powered video editor, enabling quick, high-quality edits for sharing standout moments. In line with Looktech's commitment to user privacy and data protection, Looktech AI Glasses employs robust security measures designed to safeguard personal information. Encrypted transmission via TLS encryption ensures that data remains secure during transfer, protecting it from unauthorized access. Once stored, data is further safeguarded on Looktech's servers using financial-level AES encryption, preventing access even in cases of unauthorized attempts. For an additional layer of privacy, all data is anonymized before any interaction with ChatGPT, ensuring that no personal information is stored or used for training purposes. The Looktech team uses voiceprint unlocking technology to ensure that only the voice of the glasses owner can activate the AI assistant, thereby effectively preventing unauthorized use. At the same time, the entire system is equipped with financial-grade information storage and transmission technology, and a comprehensive data protection system has been built. These designs allow users to safely hand over their personal information to AI assistant without worrying about the risk of privacy leakage. To bring Looktech AI Glasses to life, Looktech has teamed up with Wenzhou Ouhai Glasses Co., an eyewear manufacturer with over 30 years of industry experience. Producing approximately 20 million pairs of glasses annually, Wenzhou Ouhai brings a wealth of expertise to Looktech's production process. Looktech AI Glasses will officially launch on Kickstarter on December 12, with prices starting at $209 for super early backers and an exclusive VIP offer of $199. Founded by Haoxiang Yi (CEO) and Luyao Tong (CTO) -- graduates in Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science from Zhejiang University -- Looktech operates as a brand under Entertech, a company in biosensing technology established in 2014.

These smart glasses have a digital crown just like an Apple Watch

Smart glasses with cameras built-in have taken off in 2024, and now a new pair has arrived on Kickstarter called the Looktech AI Glasses. The glasses provide hands-free access to an AI assistant, but what makes the otherwise familiar design stand out is the addition of a "crown" to control some of the features. We're used to seeing this type of control on the Apple Watch and many of the best smartwatches, but this is the first time we've seen it on a pair of smart glasses. The crown is set on the underside of the right-hand side arm of the Looktech AI Glasses and can apparently be twisted and pressed to control music playback through the built-in speakers. Recommended Videos The company isn't clear about whether it will be used for any other functions, but it appears to be an alternative to the swipe controls used on the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. At the end of the right-hand side arm is a 13-megapixel camera for stills and video up to 2K resolution, and on the opposite side of the frame is an indicator light to show when the camera is active. The only other physical control is a button on the left-hand side arm to activate the AI assistant. There's support for Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude, plus Looktech's own AI assistant called Memo is also on board. Please enable Javascript to view this content Call the AI up, and it'll perform the expected functions like taking notes, translating text, setting reminders, providing summaries, and recording meetings. It can also perform visual search features for plant identification, calorie counting, and suggesting meal options from a set of ingredients. The company promises Memo will learn as you use it, including names and preferences. You can also take photos and answer calls verbally using the assistant. The Looktech AI Glasses are made from TR-90 thermoplastic, a material commonly used for spectacles, and weigh 37 grams without the lenses. It's possible to choose between transition, prescription, and polarized lenses. The frames use Bluetooth 5.4 to connect with an app on your phone that is available for both iOS and Android. There's also Wi-Fi connectivity, 32GB of storage space, and a battery that's expected to last for around 14 hours before it requires recharging. You'll be able to back the Looktech AI Glasses on Kickstarter as of December 12, with prices starting at $209, but expect to pay more than this after the early bird special has ended. Before you decide to back the project, it's always worth remembering that crowdfunding projects come with risks, including shipping delays and even potential cancellation. If you don't want to wait for your pair of AI smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta are available to buy today, while Solos's AirGo Vision will also be out soon.