Prefer WhistleOut in Google
Chinese wearables brand Rokid has officially launched its latest AI and AR smart glasses in Australia.
The $1,099 flagship Rokid Glasses feature dual-eye MicroLED displays, a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and four microphones built into one lightweight frame that weighs only 49 grams.
The Rokid Glasses have a range of AI features, including a voice assistant, object recognition, and real-time translation, which can be activated by the on-board assistant through voice commands or manually via tapping and sliding on the frame to navigate menus.
At launch, Rokid Glasses supports live translation for up to 89 languages. Live translations, as well as notifications and other visual elements all come up on the display, which can reach up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness. The battery supports 24 hours of standby use or six hours of typical usage.
The included charging case supports around 10 recharges, but customers can also purchase a smaller charging case that has two power capsules, which clip onto the lens for extra battery life.
Rokid says its Glasses are the first to support multiple language models, including Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Unlike, VR, which typically includes a full display that blocks your field of view, the AR display is more like an overlay of green text on the lenses, which lets you still see as if looking through regular glasses.
For those with regular prescription glasses, Rokid supports magnetic clip-on prescription lenses. At the time of writing, it's not clear how much prescription lenses will set customers back.
Rokid Global General Manager Zoro Shao says the company sees smartglasses and other wearables as the natural next step from mobile phones.
"Australia is an important market for us as consumers increasingly look for technology that feels intuitive, immersive and human-centred," said Shao. "This launch represents more than introducing a product — it is about opening a new chapter for AI-powered interaction and spatial computing in the region.”
Rokid's main competitor on entry into Australia will be Ray-Ban and Oakley Smart Glasses with Meta AI. Starting at $599 the Ray-Bans also support live translation and other AI features, but they come in a wider variety of styles.
A big difference between the Rokid glasses and the Ray-Bans is the AR display. Ray-Bans sold locally don't have a screen in the lenses. Meta has a Ray-Ban model with a single full-colour display in the right lens, which is currently only available in the United States.
An ongoing concern with smart glasses as a whole is the question of privacy. Like Meta's Ray-Bans, there is an indicator light that activates when the camera is capturing footage.
Rokid is launching with a pre-order offer including the Rokid Smart Glasses, Power Capsule (Charging Case), and Sunglasses Cover with a total value of $1,347 for $999.
Rokid Glasses are available for pre-order between now and June 8.
Dylan Crismale
Digital Content Editor
Related Articles
