Xiaomi's first AI glasses are here. Lei Jun reveals two core functions: You can ask AI Xiaoai at any time, and the video shooting is incredibly cool.

On June 25th, Zhidx reported that just now, Xiaomi officially announced its first AI glasses - Xiaomi AI Glasses, which will make their official debut at tomorrow night's press conference.

Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi, posted two consecutive Weibo videos, demonstrating the capabilities of Xiaomi AI Glasses in AI object recognition and video shooting, allowing us to see for the first time what Xiaomi AI Glasses can actually do.

▲ First-person video recording

Lei Jun said that Xiaomi AI Glasses are "personal intelligent devices for the next era" and a portable AI entry point. After putting on the glasses, you can directly ask Xiaoai, and Xiaoai will respond in real-time and tell you the answers.

▲ AI object recognition Q&A

You can ask Xiaoai what kind of flower the one you saw by the roadside is;

You can ask Xiaoai how to take care of the potted plant in your hand;

You can ask Xiaoai what breed the dog or cat in the camera is;

You can ask Xiaoai how many calories the plate of food in front of you has;

Of course, you can also ask some "encyclopedic knowledge" questions at any time, such as why raccoons like to stay on tree trunks and what capybaras like to eat;

Regarding another important function of AI glasses, video shooting, Lei Jun mentioned that Xiaomi AI Glasses support first-person perspective shooting, which can be used during fitness, cycling, rock climbing, cooking, and taking care of children.

From the video, we can see that you just need to say "Xiaoai, start recording", and the glasses will start shooting.

The first-person video during rock climbing is very dynamic and exciting, with a full visual impact;

Cooking, doing experiments, and making handicrafts can also be recorded from the first-person perspective, which is very suitable for sharing your skills with friends;

You can also record videos of watering flowers and petting cats on a daily basis, with a strong sense of immersion;

Playing with children, playing musical instruments on the balcony, creating paintings indoors, shooting baskets on the basketball court, playing kendama, playing tennis, cycling on the road, driving go-karts, horseback riding, rowing, and dancing. From the demonstration video, Xiaomi AI Glasses can record videos from the first-person perspective in almost all kinds of daily scenarios.

Freeing your hands and a high sense of first-person immersion are the prominent features of its shooting.

Currently, there have been many reports on the hardware configuration and supply chain of Xiaomi AI Glasses.

▲ Prediction of key component configuration and suppliers of Xiaomi AI Glasses, Source: Wellsenn XR

According to supply chain information, Xiaomi may adopt a dual-chip combination of Qualcomm AR1 and BES2700, which is very different from the single SoC chips used by current manufacturers such as Meta, Thunderbird, and Sharge.

Goertek is still the preferred OEM for Xiaomi AI Glasses, with an estimated shipment of 300,000 units. Goertek manufactures the flagship products of many top manufacturers such as Apple, Sony, and Meta, and its technical capabilities are self-evident. In addition, there are also speakers from AAC Technologies, optical modules from OFILM, lenses from Sunny Optical, and CMOS image sensors from Sony.

According to the Wellsenn XR report, the hardware cost of Xiaomi AI Glasses is about $177.5, higher than Meta RayBan's $149, approximately equivalent to 1,290 yuan. Considering Xiaomi's "guarantee" that the comprehensive net profit margin of hardware does not exceed 5%, a price of 1,499 yuan is quite possible.

Many industry insiders believe that if Xiaomi prices it at 1,499 yuan, it will be a "killer move".

Conclusion: Two core functions revealed

Xiaomi AI Glasses are finally coming

Since the "Hundred Glasses War" last year, there have been continuous reports about Xiaomi AI Glasses. This year, from supply chain information to specific hardware configurations, the details of Xiaomi AI Glasses have gradually emerged. The industry has always had high expectations for this product.

As a giant in the AIoT ecosystem, Xiaomi's entry into the AI glasses market will surely add more fire to the already hot track. Whether Xiaomi AI Glasses can solve the "long-standing" problems such as weight and battery life, and whether Xiaomi AI Glasses will offer a stunning price that will "amaze everyone", the answers will be revealed tomorrow.

This article is from the WeChat official account "Zhidx" (ID: zhidxcom) , Author: Yun Peng. Republished by 36Kr with permission.