Lenovo has introduced a new ThinkReality device for CES 2021, and the company says it is ‘one of the most advanced and versatile’ smart glasses for enterprise customers. The manufacturer presents the ThinkReality A3 as a smart pair of glasses that can be used for applications such as 3D visualization and workflows with augmented reality, while the world ‘wants to use new technologies for smart collaboration’. Unlike the first ThinkReality model, the A6, which looks like your typical mixed reality headset, this one fits more on (thick) sunglasses. However, businesses can customize it with Lenovo’s industrial frame options to make it more durable or safer.
The ThinkReality A3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 SoC for virtual and mixed reality headsets. It can display up to five virtual 1080p screens and has an 8-megapixel camera that can deliver 1080p video, as well as dual fish-eye cameras for room-scale detection. The headset still needs to be connected to a computer or a Motorola smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor or better via USB-C to work.