Lecoo Fighter G1: Lenovo's Smart Glasses Bring AI Translation to Eyewear
Lenovo, through their Lecoo sub-brand, is getting closer to that future with their newest Fighter G1 smart glasses. They are not the stereotypical bulky tech glasses; they look like regular eyewear but have a big translation wallop.
How They Work: Magic Happens, But It Is AI
The magic is in a glorious union of hardware and AI. Concealed within these straightforward-looking frames is a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR processor and a capable Sony IMX681 camera sensor. Together, this pairing works to recognize what you're seeing and hearing.
So just how does this happen (pun.) in the real world. You're reading off a menu that's in another language, and with a single voice command, the glasses can read the words to you. Or, if you're in the middle of a chat, the Fighter G1 can interpret real-time spoken language. While specifics on how exactly you see the translation aren't revealed (audio back through built-in speakers seems to be the primary method), the potential is huge.
Lightweight Build, Great Endurance
Worried about carrying around heavy technology on your face. Don't be – the Fighter G1 glasses are as light as feathers at 38 grams. They have a 173 mAh battery, which Lenovo claims lasts for approximately four hours of "hard" usage – long enough to get you through most of your working day or a long meeting.
Connectivity and Bonus Features
For connectivity, they use Wi-Fi 6 to communicate with the cloud-based neural network that does the heavy lifting of the translations, and Bluetooth 5.3 to pair with your mobile devices. As a bonus, these smart glasses also serve as an audio headset, with noise and echo cancellation for clear calls.
Availability and Price
Today, if you want your hands (or at least your eyes) on the Lecoo Fighter G1, you'll have to be in China. They're available for pre-order there for about $277. It's an exciting glimpse of how technology can seamlessly become a part of our existence such that communication gets easier.
