Google is stepping up its offensive in smart glasses and augmented reality headsets, taking on rivals Apple and Meta using Gemini artificial intelligence.
The internet titan unveiled Android XR, an operating system created in collaboration with Samsung that will be used in a device the South Korean company is creating under the so-called Project Moohan.
The software is designed to power augmented and virtual reality experiences enhanced with artificial intelligence, XR vice president Shahram Izadi said.
"With it, you can effortlessly switch between being fully immersed in a virtual environment and being present in the real world," Izadi said.
"You can fill the space around you with apps and content, and with Gemini, our AI-powered assistant, you can even have conversations about what you're seeing or control your device," he explained.
This week, Google announced the release of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced AI model to date.
CEO Sundar Pichai said the model marks a "new era" in AI development.
Android XR promises to put digital assistants in glasses, taking advantage of what users see and hear. | BGNES, AFP
