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Augmented reality glasses could be the next thing for NASA astronauts

03/16/201503/14/2015 Julie Campbell

These AR devices are going to be tested out through a partnership with the Osterhout Design Group. NASA has now entered into a partnership with Osterhout Design Group in order to be able to run a test on augmented reality glasses that might provide astronauts with a supplement form of computers that will be easier and more convenient for them to use. NASA has revealed that it is focused on developing a pair of AR wearables to be worn on the ISS. Astronauts on the International Space Station could soon…

Google Glass has been adopted by staff members of the Edinburgh Airport

10/02/201409/30/2014 Julie Campbell

As wearable technology rapidly becomes more popular, these types of devices are turning up in all new places. It has become quite commonplace for passengers travelling through the Edinburgh Airport – or virtually any other airport, for that matter – to see staff members from customer service to security equipped with walkie talkies and cell phones, but Google Glass has now become the next step in technology that is being carried around, or worn, by these employees. It won’t be long before staffers will be wearing these augmented reality glasses…

Google Glass as distracting as texting behind the wheel

10/01/201409/29/2014 Julie Campbell

Google Glass augmented reality games and phone technology

A recent study has found that this wearable technology is as dangerous as other smartphone uses. The results of the first scientific study that has been performed in order to compare the use of Google Glass to that of a typical smartphone have now been released and has shown that this wearable technology headset is just as hazardous to drivers as texting behind the wheel on a cell phone. This comparison research on the augmented reality glasses was conducted at the University of Central Florida (UCF). What was found was…

Augmented reality glasses unveiled by Sony in prototype form

09/15/201409/13/2014 Jennifer Goula

Sony Smart eyeglass augmented reality glasses

They have now come out with the first form of the Smart EyeGlass, which allows both eyes to see the display. Sony has now come up with a prototype of augmented reality glasses that could, one day, give Google Glass a run for its money, as the Smart EyeGlass features a built-in projector for displaying images and text that will be visible in both eyes. Apps for this wearable technology include everything from mapping to cooking. These augmented reality glasses appear to be – at least in their prototype form…

Google Glass is being tested by GM

08/07/201408/05/2014 Jorge Gonzalez

The automaker will be testing out the augmented reality glasses in an exploration of possible uses. General Motors Co. is now conducting a number of tests to look into the potential uses for Google Glass at two of its auto making facilities that are located in Michigan. The company has looked into trying out the wearable technology in a series of different kinds of operations. According to the North America manufacturing president of GM, Cathy Clegg, the employees at the Warren Technical Center and the Orion Assembly have been trying…