ActiveLook consumer-level AR glasses are expected from Apple, Meta, Snapchat, and other big brands. It is not yet clear what features will be ed on early AR headsets from leading developers.
Health and fitness data collection is one of the primary functions of Apple Watch. The accuracy and variety of real-time statistics that can be collected by the smartwatch have improved with each new series that has been released. The newly unveiled Apple Watch Ultra offers additional rugged capabilities and even more ways to collect and monitor personal health data.
introduced with Watch OS 9 such as stride length and ground time are also ed. Having these statistics displayed on the headset in real-time allows s to focus on the activity they are engaged in without breaking their stride to look at their Apple Watch or other fitness tracking device. AR glasses with ActiveLook are available from ENGO, Julbo, and Cosmo.
Real-Time Apple Watch Stats Displayed In AR
ActiveLook AR glasses are prominently marketed toward athletes and do not fully immersive AR experiences. The AR display is considered 'light AR' and is primarily used to showcase information within the 's field of vision. Although the AR features on these devices are relatively simple, the real-time displays may offer a glimpse of potential 'home screens' on future devices.
The new Apple Watch integration for ActiveLook AR glasses highlights some practical applications for AR, particularly for s who utilize the health and fitness functions on Apple Watch. Athletes of various performance levels can benefit from monitoring their vital health statistics and augmented reality makes that experience less of a distraction by displaying real-time data on s' head-mounted displays. It will be interesting to see which AR features become most popular with various demographics as additional augmented reality glasses and headsets become available.
Source: ActiveLook