New AI smart glasses controlled by ‘brain signals’ have been unveiled by Meta.
A ‘Neural Band’ can detect electrical impulses in the forearm, allowing tiny hand gestures to control the built-in screen on the lens.
Users will be able to see AI generated images and video with the glasses, called Meta Ray-Ban Display, and make use of a camera, speakers and microphone.
The new technology is one step towards CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of achieving ‘personal superintelligence’.
The new Ray-Ban Display will project a phone-like interface on the right lens, allowing users to see texts, photos and make live phone calls.
But whatever you’re looking at won’t be visible from the outside.
An LED light on the frame will alert others when the camera on the glasses is active.
Other things the technology will be able to do include provide captions and translations for live conversations and give walking directions.
However these glasses will replace the keyboard and mouse with signals from the brain.
In what Zuckerberg labelled a ‘huge scientific breakthrough’, little muscle movements will be picked up by the company’s Neural Band to control the glasses.
What is Zuckerberg’s goal for ‘personal superintelligence’?
In July this year, Meta’s CEO declared that ‘developing superintelligence is now in sight.’
The announcement came after a huge spending spree on developing artificial intelligence within the company.
The tech tycoon has not revealed much about how superintelligence differs from AI, but has said it promises ‘a new era for humanity’.
He added at the time: ‘As profound as the abundance produced by AI may one day be, an even more meaningful impact on our lives will likely come from everyone having a personal superintelligence that helps you achieve your goals, create what you want to see in the world, experience any adventure, be a better friend to those you care about, and grow to become the person you aspire to be.’
Zuckerberg also warned that superintelligence would pose ‘novel safety concerned’, adding that the company will need to be ‘rigorous about mitigating these risks.’
The water-resistant bracelet will detect tiny movements such as pinches, swipes and taps.
The glasses use electromyography (EMG) to register signals sent between your brain and your hand when performing a gesture.
Handwriting will also be possible later this year.
AI will also play a big role in the new product, with Meta’s AI chatbot able to answer questions and show pictures through the Ray-Ban Display.
The new wearable devices will be priced at $799 (£585) and be available from September 30 in the US.
They’ll hit stores in the UK, France, Italy and Canada in early 2026.
They are not the only new piece of tech announced by Meta.
The trillion-dollar company also unveiled a set of Oakly smart glasses designed for sport.
The 66g-heavy Oakley Meta Vanguard will offer a camera, nose piece, speakers and AI tech to be used while exercising.
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