Moveriosmart glasses for commercial drone piloting, and engineering

January 9, 2019 5:57 pm

Epson has announced the release of its latest version of smart glasses, the Moverio BT-35E. The new BT-35E smart glasses is designed to be easily used in combination with existing hardware through HDMI and USB-C connectivity at almost zero latency, enhancing its connectivity for commercial applications. With this, Epson’s optical expertise can be effectively deployed across industries such as healthcare, commercial drone piloting, engineering, entertainment and more.

Based on Epson’s patented optical and precision technologies and keeping to its predecessor’s design, the BT-35E augmented reality eyewear delivers vivid HD image quality and is Epson’s first smart glasses with an external Android-based controller unit for external connectivity. The new smart glasses aim to provide users greater access to content on a wearable display through existing output devices and comes with an Android-based controller unit.

Tan May Lin, Director – Sales, Marketing and Customer Service of Epson Sales division, Epson Singapore said, “Developed from customer insights, these hands-free Si-OLED-powered binocular see-through smart glasses deliver content at low latency from a range of devices using HDMI or USB-C connectivity. Offering an easy out-of-box experience, the Moverio BT-35E smart glasses provide easy plug-and-play operation with no special software required.”

The BT-35E has been designed with commercial applications in mind. Its durable build and features designed for comfort mean it can be repeatedly worn by multiple users, fitting comfortably for long periods of time, no matter their shape, size, or if they wear glasses.

Key features of the BT-35E:
Epson Si-OLED display
720p HD resolution
Large array of built-in sensors including a 5MP camera, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass and ambient light sensor
Interface box with HDMI and USB-C connectivity
Compact and light design – Can fit a range of head sizes, and can be worn over glasses
Support for side-by-side 3D content
Epson provides the API for the camera and sensors