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Rokid smart glasses and AI technology development
Overview
Hangzhou-based Rokid is expanding its presence in the smart glasses market through new hardware and proprietary software. The company recently launched the ‘Rokid Ai Glasses Style’, a lightweight, screenless device weighing approximately 38.5g. Designed for daily use, the glasses utilize the Snapdragon AR1 SoC and integrate AI capabilities such as real-time translation for 76 languages, image recognition, and voice-guided navigation via ChatGPT and Gemini. To manage privacy, the device includes indicator lights for recording and uses end-to-end encryption.
On the software front, Rokid is developing YodaOS, which it describes as the ‘world’s first AI-native operating system specifically designed for smart glasses’. The company aims to establish an open ecosystem around this operating system. As of 2025, Rokid reported that global orders for its flagship smart glasses have surpassed 350,000 units, with over 50,000 units intended for international markets.
By the first half of 2026, Rokid secured the top global position in the AR and AI glasses segment by shipment share, capturing 41 percent of the market according to Counterpoint Research. In October 2026, Rokid expanded its physical retail presence by opening the world’s first unmanned, self-service AI glasses experience store at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
Furthering its hardware lineup, Rokid unveiled the Rokid Glasses 2, which features a dual-chip architecture and improved battery endurance. This model supports real-time meeting summaries and AI call translation for 89 languages. Additionally, the company introduced the Rokid Color, a Micro-LED AI glass, and the Rokid Ring, a wearable device for micro-gestures and health monitoring. The Glasses 2 utilizes a Snapdragon AR1 platform and a BES2800BP chip, featuring a 12-megapixel camera and accessibility tools for hearing-impaired and visually impaired users. Rokid also announced the Spatial Joy 2026 global developer competition with a 5 million yuan prize pool.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRokid launches Smart AI Glasses with translation and AI features
Rokid's new Smart AI Glasses offer real-time translation for 89 languages, AI-powered object recognition, and lightweight design for seamless integration into daily life.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRokid launches AI wearable products including Glasses 2 and Color
Rokid has released new AI wearables, including the Rokid Glasses 2 smart glasses, the full-color Rokid Color glasses, and the Rokid Ring interaction device.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRokid opens world’s first unmanned AI glasses store in Hong Kong
Rokid has opened the world’s first unmanned, self-service AI glasses experience store at Harbour City in Hong Kong, featuring automated checkouts and interactive AI demonstration zones.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesRokid leads global AR and AI glasses market with 41 percent shipment share
Rokid captured 41 percent of the global AR and AI glasses market in H1 2026, as total AI glasses shipments surged 263 percent year-over-year.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRokid advances AI and AR smart glasses technology in Hangzhou
Hangzhou-based Rokid is advancing AI and AR technology through its smart glasses and YodaOS, the world’s first AI-native operating system for wearable glasses, reaching 350,000 global orders by 2025.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesRokid launches Ai Glasses Style lightweight smart glasses
Rokid has released the ‘Rokid Ai Glasses Style’, a lightweight, display-free smart glass featuring AI integration with ChatGPT and Gemini, 4K video capabilities, and a design resembling traditional eyewear.
Sources
ascii.jp · businessintelligence.mo · classics.itmedia.co.jp · dakar92.com · dtimes.jp · ictbusiness.biz · ithome.com · iussp.org · laotiantimes.com · ledinside.com · lesoleil.sn · theqldr.com.au · tmtpost.com
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