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The average business person likely recognizes Epson for its printers or even its projectors, not the futuristic AR wearables.Yet it is Epson’s experience with projection technology that has enabled the company to compete in the enterprise-grade smartglasses game, with its latest models in its Moverio smartglasses line carrying noticeable gains in display capabilities.The newest model, the Moverio BT-40, is a standalone device that connects to a smartphone, tablet, or PC via a USB-C connection, and retails for $579. Its sibling, the Moverio BT-40S, comes with a touchscreen-equipped controller running on Android and is priced at $999.Don’t Miss: Epson’s AR Drone Simulator Lets You Get Your Virtual Wings Before Crashing the Real ThingAside from the controller, the devices carry essentially the same specs, with the improvements to the display leading the way. The BT-40 series delivers dual Si-OLED displays with 1080p resolution and 34 degrees field of view (FoV), which projects to about a…more

Long before the HoloLens or the Magic Leap One, a California-based team of independent filmmakers envisioned what the future of augmented reality might look like.Now, after millions of people viewed the initial short film called “Sight,” the directors, operating under the name Robot Genius, are looking to extend their futuristic vision.Don’t Miss: The Future of Augmented Reality Mainstream AdoptionThis week, the team launched a Kickstarter with the goal of creating a longer version of the haunting augmented reality tale.Set in the not-too-distant future, “Sight” entranced audiences with its imagery of the possible advancement of immersive interface technology. In the film, instead of cell phones, people use AR contact lenses, which create layers of virtual data over the real world.Robot Genius Films/VimeoThe original short, directed by Daniel Lazo and Eran May-Raz, followed a character named Patrick, who was shown using AR apps for almost every aspect of his life.For example, for…more

Smartglasses maker Vuzix made a big splash at CES 2018 with the inclusion of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant among the AR superpowers of its consumer-centric Blade smartglasses.Now, it’s time to tell Alexa to make room, as Vuzix is bringing Google Assistant support to Blade.The app is now available via the Vuzix App Store. Blade owners will need a Google account and at least version 1.2.0 of the Blade companion app to get started.Vuzix also recommends Bluetooth or wired headphones to take advantage of the voice-activated functions. While the Blade has a built-in microphone for voice input, the device does not have an embedded speaker for Assistant audio output; luckily, Blade comes with its own Bluetooth headphones as well as an audio jack for third-party wired headphones.Once the app is installed, users can opt to set the Assistant as the default voice assistant in device settings. From there, users can wake up the Assistant with a three-finger long-press of the touchpad. The command…more

While the technology companies continue to drive forward with autonomous vehicles, Nissan’s vision of the future of self-driving automobiles lies in a cooperative experience between human and machine, facilitated by augmented reality.At CES 2019, which officially kicks off this week, Nissan will present its in-car augmented reality concept, dubbed Invisible-to-Visible (I2V), via an interactive 3D experience at its booth in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.Nissan/YouTubeThe concept system would merge on-board sensor data with information aggregated from Nissan’s AR cloud in order to map a virtual environment around the car. In the near term, Nissan envisions the system as an assistant to drivers, with I2V eventually enabling passengers to visualize a self-driving car’s performance in real time.Don’t Miss: Volkswagen Teases AR Co-Pilot for Self-Driving Concept Car”By helping you see the invisible, I2V enhances your confidence and makes driving more enjoyable,” said…more