Qualcomm Sampling Reference Design for Cordless AR Glasses

Qualcomm is sampling to select OEMs its new Smart Viewer reference design, which eliminates the cord between augmented reality glasses and a compatible smartphone, Windows PC or processing puck, it said Friday. The XR2 platform has a 40% thinner design and more balanced weight distribution than the previous version, the company said. Eliminating the cord in a design that enables lighter weight AR glasses will help advance immersive experiences in the metaverse, it said.