Swiss start-up presents AR glasses for office work, city life and travel

After their smart ski goggles, the Zurich-based start-up Ostloong has introduced AR glasses for the office and everyday life. The product called Lyra is supposed to convince with various intelligent functions.

The Swiss start-up Ostloong has presented augmented reality glasses. The device called Lyra is multifunctional and intelligent. The AR glasses are suitable for office work, city life and travelling.

According to the press release, the glasses are equipped with an optical waveguide lens. This enables the user to read information in real time. According to the manufacturer, the device also has an instant multilingual translator (from speech to text and from text to text), an AI assistant for taking notes, integrated GPS for travel and navigation and mobile phone connectivity.

"Whether for business or personal activities, the user can easily access important information without having to interrupt work," says Amber Gao, CEO and founder of Ostloong Innovations. "Lyra is a powerful all-in-one device designed for a wide range of users to suit different situations, lifestyles and personal preferences. With its slim design and light weight, these smart glasses are made to be worn all day long."

Lyra is expected to be available from September via the manufacturer's website.

Intelligent ski goggles

Back in January, the Zurich-based start-up presented its ski goggles called Sirius, which are equipped with artificial intelligence and augmented reality, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The product is based on a patented technology that enables the use of an augmented reality system outdoors. It offers the possibility to place virtual objects (e.g. slalom poles) in the outdoor world while ensuring safety by identifying danger zones.

This mask has been offered online for a few months for 600 to 1000 Swiss francs and is available as a standard or pro model. Via Bluetooth and connected to a smartphone, it integrates various functions such as mobile data (call and SMS), an HD camera with which you can take photos and live videos, and an SOS button to alert help in case of problems. Various data and information can be displayed, e.g. wind strength, altitude, location of relatives, ski lift timetables or speed. Side buttons allow the user to navigate from one function to another without taking off their gloves.

Source: cetoday / pme