Epson Unveils Next Generation of Moverio Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
March 02, 2021 at 01:45 pm IST
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Epson announced the Moverio BT-40 and BT-40S, a new generation of award-winning Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses designed to deliver a high-quality AR viewing experience with maximum comfort. Powered by Epson Si-OLED technology, the new Moverio solutions offer users a number of advances including a wider field of view (FOV), Full HD 1080p display resolution, high contrast, improved connectivity, and a more comfortable, adjustable and easy-to-wear design. With a wide 34° Field-of-View at a comfortable position for the eyes, the Moverio BT-40 and BT-40S deliver a unique heads-up, hands-free experience with higher resolution equivalent to viewing a 120" screen from a distance of 15 ft. Featuring improved connectivity in a new headset design with advanced weight distribution and optional nose pads allows for enhanced comfort. An up to 500,000:1 contrast ratio allows unused display space to appear transparent and an improved aesthetic design offers glasses-style form factor and optional dark shades. The binocular design offers a see-through Si-OLED display. Equipped with USB Type-C connectivity for a range of compatible1 smartphones, tablets and computers, the Moverio BT-40 smart glasses offer an easy-to-use, plug-and-play solution that can also be managed easily with the free Moverio Link app. With a large, high-resolution second display only viewable by the wearer, the Moverio BT-40 is also ideal for business users working from home, at the office and public spaces, where privacy and comfort are essential. The new Moverio BT-40S also includes the option of an Intelligent Controller running Android™ 9.0 that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS) for custom software integration. Featuring an integrated touchscreen, customized user interfaces, expandable memory up to 2TB, IPx2 rating for durability, and Google Play compatibility, the controller has been tailor-made for a range of commercial applications. Additional controller features include built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, 13-megapixel AF camera, flashlight, noise cancelling microphone and audio jack, and a high-performance rechargeable battery with up to five hours. Moverio BT-40 and BT-40S smart glasses are available for pre-order and will be available on Amazon and through Epson's distribution in second quarter for $579 and $999 MSRP, respectively.
Seiko Epson Corporation specializes in the design, manufacturing and marketing of printing, visual communication and watchmaking equipment and systems, and industrial devices. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- printing equipment (71%): printers, scanners, copiers, digital presses, fax machines, ticket printers, labellers, etc. for businesses and individuals. The group also offers consumables (ink cartridges, toners, ribbons, etc.);
- visual communication systems (14.2%): multimedia projectors, smart glasses, LCD displays, etc. ;
- watches and industrial products (14.1%): electronic and mechanical watches, wristwatches, chronometers, optoelectronic devices, precision machine tools, robotic systems, mechatronic products, micro-devices, etc.
- other (0.7%).
At the end of March 2021, Seiko Epson operated 27 production sites worldwide.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Japan (22.3%), the United States (21%), China (14.5%) and other (42.2%).