Meta’s “Orion” AR Glasses: Nvidia CEO Hails Lightweight, High-Tech Prototype

Nvidia CEO Praises Meta’s “Orion” Prototype Glasses at Meta Connect

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has lauded Meta’s new “Orion” prototype glasses at the recent Meta Connect event. Huang specifically highlighted the glasses’ impressive 100-gram weight, marking a significant advancement in augmented reality (AR) technology.

During the event, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented a video featuring reactions from prominent figures who had the opportunity to try the holographic glasses. Among the Silicon Valley prodigies, media personalities, and Olympians featured, Huang’s response stood out. The Nvidia chief praised the glasses’ tracking capabilities, brightness, color contrast, and field of view.

Zuckerberg introduced the “Orion” glasses as the “most advanced glasses the world has ever seen,” representing the first prototype of full holographic augmented reality. The development of these glasses began nearly a decade ago when Zuckerberg started assembling a team to tackle the complex challenges of creating a wide field of view while maintaining a lightweight and see-through design.

The glasses utilize a novel display architecture, employing tiny projectors that bend light to create holograms. Power is supplied by a battery in the arm, which incorporates customized silicon and sensors.

While the “Orion” glasses are not yet ready for consumer release, Meta is actively refining details and working to lower the retail price. The company plans to grant access to some external developers in the near future.

Huang’s endorsement carries significant weight in the tech industry, given Nvidia’s status as one of the most valuable companies and its crucial role in AI chip production. The praise is particularly noteworthy as Zuckerberg is a major Nvidia client, with Meta expected to have nearly 600,000 GPUs in its AI infrastructure by the end of 2024.

Nvidia has declined to comment on the matter. As the tech world eagerly anticipates further developments in AR technology, Meta’s “Orion” glasses represent a promising step forward in the field.