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15 AR and AI Glasses Debut at WAIC 2026: Monochrome Green Micro LED + Waveguide Architecture Remains Dominant

At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026), four primary exhibition hubs—the World Expo Center, World Expo Exhibition Hall, Xuhui West Bund International AI Center, and Zhangjiang Science Hall—opened to public attendees [1]. Within the hardware pavilion, smart glasses emerged as one of the most prominent hardware categories on display [1].

The exhibitor lineup featured tech giants including Alibaba, Ant Group, and iFLYTEK, alongside specialized near-eye display (NED) and wearable device makers such as INMO, Rokid, LAWK, Xingyi Smart, and Weiguang Electronics [1].

 

The combination of a monochrome green Micro LED micro-display + optical waveguide continues to serve as the dominant architecture for lightweight visual wearables [1]. Optical waveguide implementations are diversifying across diffractive, reflective array, and volume holographic technologies, whereas Micro OLED displays are reserved for high-resolution, full-color immersive visual experiences [1].

Key industry trends highlighted at the conference include:

  • Weight Reduction: Total device weight has dropped below 50 grams for most models [1].
  • Modularity: Hot-swappable battery systems and modular hardware frames are becoming mainstream features [1].
  • Dual-Market Penetration: Products are simultaneously expanding into mainstream consumer markets and specialized industrial/enterprise scenarios [1].

 

1. Alibaba: Qianwen AI Glasses S1

  • Display & Optics: Binocular monochrome green Micro LED paired with dual 1.8 high-refractive-index 2D-grating diffractive optical waveguides [2].
  • Performance: Delivers up to 4,000 nits in-eye brightness, 640×290 resolution, and a 26.5° Field of View (FOV) [2].
  • Ecosystem: Deeply integrated with Alibaba’s Qwen (Tongyi Qianwen) LLM to support contextual proactive services across native apps like Taobao, Alipay, and Amap [2].

2. Rokid: Rokid AI Glasses & Spatial Computing Platform

  • Rokid AI Glasses: Weighs 49g and runs on a Qualcomm AR chipset paired with a monochrome Micro LED + waveguide optic engine [3]. It supports real-time teleprompter subtitles, first-person-view (FPV) photography, real-time translation, AR navigation, and “Look-and-Pay” payment integration via Alipay and WeChat Pay [3]. Powered by YodaOS—achieving a 2-word wake phrase and 0.2-second latency—its global variant integrates Google Gemini [3].
  • Next-Gen Spatial Computing Device: Rokid also debuted an spatial computing device built on the Snapdragon AR/Spatial platform, featuring 6DoF spatial tracking, a 58° FOV, and 4D Gaussian Splatting reconstruction, displayed alongside an AI cycling helmet [3].

3. INMO Technology: INMO GO3 & INMO AIR3

  • INMO GO3: Positioned as an AI translation wearable, it utilizes a binocular monochrome green Micro LED + diffractive waveguide optics (incorporating a JBD Hummingbird Mini II light engine and INMO’s proprietary IMAR optical engine) [4]. It delivers 1,500 nits in-eye brightness and a 30° FOV [4]. The device supports real-time translation for 261 online and 9 offline languages and pairs with the clip-on INMO Speaker for bidirectional voice-cloning translation [4].
  • INMO AIR3: Billed as an all-in-one 1080p AR glasses solution, it features 0.44-inch Sony Micro OLED displays (1920×1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate) and reflective array waveguides supplied by LiPai Photonics [4]. It provides 600 nits peak in-eye brightness and a 36° FOV [4].

4. iFLYTEK: iFLYTEK AI Glasses

  • Design & Optics: Weighing 40g, it claims the title of the world’s lightest binocular monochrome smart glasses [5]. It pairs a monochrome green Micro LED engine with full-laminated resin optical waveguides—reducing glass weight by 40%–50%—yielding over 1,500 nits in-eye brightness [5].
  • AI Capabilities: Supports real-time translation in 122 online and 18 offline languages [5]. Its native GlassClaw AI Agent automates meeting summaries and email distribution [5]. Retail pricing starts at RMB 4,299 [5].

5. Xingyi Smart Technology: AR99 Series, C100, and Enterprise Lineup

  • Xingyi AR99 Pro: A business-focused 25g frame featuring a 0.12cc Micro LED optical engine with 1.8 high-index glass waveguides [6]. It delivers monochrome green visuals at 1,800 nits peak brightness and 98% lens transparency [6]. It pairs with a companion smart ring for gesture controls and tracks real-time heart rate and SpO2 levels [6].
  • Xingyi AR99 (mimosa AR99): Built on a volume holographic waveguide + Micro LED integrated module, this 28g wearable limits forward light leakage to below 1:140 to suppress rainbow artifacts [6]. It features a 100mAh battery offering 72 hours of standby time, with prices starting at RMB 999 [6].
  • Xingyi C100: A binocular AR+AI headset for translation, navigation, teleprompting, and conversational AI [6].
  • Enterprise Models:
    • Xingyi 007: Designed for security and law enforcement, featuring FPV recording, remote audio/video transmission, and facial/license plate recognition [6].
    • Xingyi MedLink: Targeted at medical applications, offering wide-FOV visuals compatible with surgical navigation, image magnification, and tele-consultation equipment [6].

6. Weiguang Electronics: Xuanjing M5, L3, and M6 Series

  • Xuanjing M5: A clip-on AR attachment with monochrome green waveguides, allowing prescription eyewear users to gain head-up display capabilities without replacing their frames [7].
  • Xuanjing L3: A modular frame architecture that converts from standard glasses into AI audio glasses via smart temples, or upgrades to full AI+AR via snap-on display modules [7]. It runs Hongyan AIOS for local, on-device LLM processing [7].
  • Xuanjing M6: A fully modular full-color AR wearable featuring interchangeable display modules for hardware upgrades [7].

7. LLVision: Leion Hey2

  • Features: Weighing 49g, this device uses binocular diffractive optical waveguides and monochrome green Micro LEDs to project 2,500-nit floating subtitles 2 to 3 meters in front of the user [8].
  • Performance: Supports 100+ languages with sub-0.5-second latency and offers up to 96 hours of battery life when paired with its charging case [8].

8. HOYI Technology: HOYI Glasses

  • Entertainment Wearable: Designed for mobile large-screen entertainment, it features a 0.71-inch Micro-OLED micro-display from Yunguong Technology [9]. It supports USB-C direct connectivity for plug-and-play media consumption [9].

 

Screenless AI Glasses & Spatial Wearables

Driven by on-device LLM deployment, screenless AI wearables are seeing rapid market adoption. These devices typically weigh under 40 grams, mirror standard optical frames, and center on ambient audio interaction and FPV image capture.

 

                  ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
                  │      Screenless AI Glasses Trend         │
                  └────────────────────┬─────────────────────┘
                                       │
         ┌─────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┐
         ▼                             ▼                             ▼
┌───────────────────┐        ┌───────────────────┐        ┌───────────────────┐
│ Form Factor < 40g │        │ FPV Camera + Mic  │        │ Proactive AI     │
│ Matches Everyday  │        │ Array for Context │        │ Agent Memory &    │
│ Eyewear Aesthetics│        │ Capture           │        │ Automation        │
└───────────────────┘        └───────────────────┘        └───────────────────┘

1. Alibaba: Qianwen AI Glasses G1

  • Hardware Specs: A screenless 40g frame equipped with dual flagship chipsets running a dual-OS configuration, 64GB storage, a 5-microphone array, and bone-conduction audio [10].
  • Imaging & AI: Features 0.6-second quick capture, 3K video recording (upscaled to 4K via AI), Super RAW low-light enhancement, and hot-swappable batteries [10]. Integrated with Qwen AI, it executes direct actions such as ordering meals or booking accommodations (priced from RMB 1,997 after subsidies) [10].

2. Xinmou Tech: Moonix AI Glasses

  • Proactive AI: Focuses on continuous background recording and AI summary generation instead of reactive voice commands [11]. The audio-centric Standard Version weighs 14.9g (priced at RMB 2,500+), while the camera-equipped Pro Version weighs 19.9g [11].

3. ThunderSoft: TurboX AI Glasses

  • System Architecture: Built on a Qualcomm 5100 + MCU dual-chip platform running an optimized Android + RTOS environment [12]. Boot speeds are improved by 75%, camera latency is reduced by 50%, and battery life exceeds 12 hours [12]. Includes a 5-mic beamforming array and supports optional AR display and eye-tracking modules [12].

4. LAWK Technology: AI Memory Glasses Lineup

  • LAWK AI Memory Glasses: Powered by WakeeMemory OS, this wearable captures and converts real-world conversations into a searchable personal knowledge graph with automated task reminders and 8 hours of continuous audio logging [13].
  • LAWK Air: Lightweight AI audio glasses weighing 27.6g with 14+ hours of battery life [13].
  • LAWK VIEW: An FPV camera frame featuring a Sony 12MP 95° wide-angle sensor with 4K recording capabilities [13].

5. BlueX (Zhijing Weizhi): BleeqUp 4-in-1 AI Sports Glasses

  • Sports Wearable: Integrates an action camera, open-ear audio headset, real-time intercom, and protective sports eyewear into a titanium frame [14]. Features AI-driven automated video editing tailored for cycling, skiing, and extreme outdoor sports [14].

6. Ant Group: Ant Smart Glasses

  • Agent Integration: Runs an Agent-native operating system tailored for offline “Look-and-Pay” transactions, point-of-sale scanning, and conversational city tour guide features [15].

7. Xingyi Smart: Zhiyin & K900

  • Xingyi Zhiyin: An accessibility device utilizing multimodal computer vision to assist visually impaired individuals with real-time environment recognition, text-to-speech reading, and obstacle detection [16].
  • Xingyi K900: A lightweight FPV camera frame designed for hands-free video recording during travel, outdoor sports, or business meetings [16].

 

References

  1. World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 Organizing Committee. Hardware & Wearable Computing Exhibition Proceedings. Shanghai, July 2026.
  2. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Alibaba AI Hardware Division: Qianwen S1 Specification Brief. Exhibition Documentation, WAIC 2026.
  3. Rokid Inc. YodaOS Ecosystem and Spatial Computing Product Release Note. Exhibition Showcase, WAIC 2026.
  4. INMO Technology Co., Ltd. INMO GO3 & AIR3 Optical and Display Technical Datasheet. WAIC Press Release, 2026.
  5. iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. iFLYTEK AI Glasses Product Launch and Resin Waveguide Integration Whitepaper. WAIC 2026.
  6. Xingyi Smart Technology Co., Ltd. Enterprise and Consumer AR Eyewear Product Portfolio. Exhibition Catalog, WAIC 2026.
  7. Weiguang Electronics Co., Ltd. Xuanjing Modular & Clip-On AR Framework Technical Overview. WAIC 2026.
  8. LLVision Technology Co., Ltd. Leion Hey2 AR Translation Glasses Technical Specifications. WAIC 2026.
  9. HOYI Technology / Yudong Ruiyi Inc. HOYI Portable Cinema Eyewear Technical Datasheet. WAIC 2026.
  10. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Qianwen G1 Screenless AI Smart Frame Specification Sheet. Commercial Release, WAIC 2026.
  11. Xinmou Technology Co., Ltd. Moonix Proactive Wearable AI System Architecture. Product Showcase, WAIC 2026.
  12. ThunderSoft (Thundersoft Software Technology Co., Ltd.). TurboX Smart Wearable Solution Reference Architecture. WAIC 2026.
  13. LAWK Technology Co., Ltd. WakeeMemory OS and AI Memory Eyewear Product Brief. WAIC 2026.
  14. BlueX Technology Co., Ltd. BleeqUp All-in-One Sports Action Eyewear Overview. WAIC 2026.
  15. Ant Group Co., Ltd. Agent OS and Payment Integration in Wearable Hardware. WAIC Exhibition Report, 2026.
  16. Xingyi Smart Technology Co., Ltd. Multimodal Assistive Computer Vision in Smart Eyewear. WAIC Technical Session, 2026.

 

Disclaimer: This document is an English translation and technical adaptation based on showcase materials from the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026). Product specifications, availability, and pricing reflect exhibitor disclosures as presented during the event and are subject to official manufacturer updates.

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