Is a new generation of AR connected glasses on the horizon?

Meta has been working on connected glasses projects for years. — Photography Courtesy of Meta/AFP Relaxnews

Meta has announced the acquisition of Dutch startup Luxexcel, which specializes in 3D printing of glasses. With this technology, the American giant hopes to develop new glasses integrating numerous components, starting with a mini-screen capable of projecting images and information in augmented reality.

For several years, Luxexcel has been using 3D printing to manufacture corrective lenses for glasses. More recently, the company has taken a turn further towards the world of high-tech by working on the integration of chips and screens inside the lenses. Meta's acquisition of this company should help the social giant progress with one of its most ambitious projects, which concerns the development of augmented reality glasses, code name Aria.