Introduction, design and comfort
Augmented reality is an older technology but, like virtual reality, is starting to regain attention again.
Mostly known for making printers and sensors, Epson branched out into the world of AR with the Moverio BT-100 a couple years ago. The design was clunkier and was solely for enterprise purposes.
The new Moverio BT-200 model remains a cumbersome device but after shedding 60% of its weight, is far sleeker than the BT-100 and offers up more features that take it beyond the office space.
Still, at $699 (£568, AU$849) a pop and fairly experimental, Epson has a ways to go to make the augmented reality device more accessible for everyone.
Design
A colleague of mine noticed me testing out the BT-200 and said, “I can’t decide if that’s the coolest thing ever or the most ridiculous.” It’s true, the glasses look a bit silly though when the shades are popped on, though they don’t look as odd and instead take on a futuristic visage.
The BT-200 are also a far cry from Google Glass. Where Glass is just a tiny speck seen from one eye, this Moverio model fits on your face like normal spectacles – except …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gadgets
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