Spectacles offers a wearable computer built into see‑through glasses that overlays augmented reality content onto the user's field of view. Powered by Snap OS 2.0, it enables hands‑free interaction through voice, gestures, and touch, while providing developers with an SDK, design tools, and a cloud distribution network to create and scale AR experiences.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current mobile and desktop interfaces require users to look away from their environment and use their hands, limiting productivity and situational awareness in real-world tasks.
Solution
Spectacles provides a wearable computer integrated into see‑through glasses that projects digital content directly onto the user's field of view. Powered by Snap OS 2.0, the system supports voice, gesture, and touch inputs, enabling hands‑free interaction with virtual objects as naturally as interacting with physical ones. Developers can access a dedicated SDK, design tools, and a distribution network to create, launch, and scale augmented reality experiences ahead of the consumer release slated for 2026. The platform aims to shift computing from screens to the real world, allowing users to stay oriented while accessing information and completing tasks.
Target Audience
Primary customers are AR developers and product teams seeking a hands‑free wearable platform, as well as early adopters and enterprises interested in deploying location‑aware computing solutions.
Features
- See‑through glasses with built‑in display that overlays AR content onto the real environment
- Snap OS 2.0 supports multimodal interaction: voice commands, hand gestures, and touch on the frame
- Developer SDK and design tools for creating native AR experiences
- Cloud‑based distribution network for launching and scaling applications
- Integrated sensor suite for spatial mapping and object recognition