Augmented reality glasses are the main news of the modern world of high technology. Many have heard about them and know that they are banned in many countries. Moreover, the cost of such a device is this moment is 1500 dollars. And it’s almost impossible to buy them, since they are only available to members of the company and the annual Google conference. However, today there are analogues of Google Glass.
In fact, there are quite a lot of analogues to such glasses, and there is no point in describing them all. We will look at several of the most famous and high-quality analogues. However, before moving on to them, it is necessary to tell what Google Glass is, so that readers can understand how they differ from their analogues, and why the latter have a lower cost.
1. So, what is Google Glass
This is a modern mini computer that looks like glasses and is worn on the head. At the same time, the device combines all the advantages of a headset and a smartphone. But, in essence, glasses are neither one nor the other. The device works in the operating room Android system 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. This means that Google Glass supports all applications that are available on Play Market. Moreover, today many craftsmen have become interested in the device and are actively developing new applications specifically for this device.
The main goal of developing glasses is to make it easier to decide daily tasks. The device has a camera that allows you to take photos and videos, as well as a mini display that displays the necessary information. With these glasses, users can watch movies, use a navigator, use browsers to travel the Internet, and much more.
This is a real mini computer on your head. In this case, control occurs using voice or gestures. For manual control there is a touchpad located on the handle.
2. Analogues of Google Glass
Now you know what Google Glass is, and we can move directly to its analogues. The first of which is the Chinese equivalent of Google Glass called Baidu Eye.
This is not even an alternative, but a real copy of Project Glass (glasses from Google). The thing is that China has its own large search system Baidu. This system is large enough to be able to create your own projects and developments. Moreover, the system's revenues make it possible to develop something similar to Google Glass.
Considering the great prospects of such a device, Baidu decided not to waste time and develop an analogue of Project Glass. They have almost the same set of functions and capabilities. Therefore, Baidu Eye is considered the best analogue of Google Glass.
2.1. Interactive monocle from Nissan
A big surprise was the decision of Nissan, which also decided to try its hand and carve out its niche in this area. At the moment, nothing is known about their device. However, the developers claim that with the help of a monocle from Nissan it will be possible to use a browser, as well as dictate and send text messages.
the main task of this device– minimize driver distractions on phones and communication in social networks. Essentially this is an advanced headset for drivers.
2.2. Neurocam
This is another quite interesting development for fans Apple devices. Its peculiarity is that before use, you need to attach an iPhone to it and put the resulting structure on your head.
This is probably the most amazing device, since it can literally read thoughts, or rather respond to brain activity. For this purpose, the device is equipped with special sensors.
The device will assign scores to brain waves - from one to one hundred. In case of high brain activity (more than sixty points), the device automatically starts the camera and shoots a 5-second video in GIF format. The file is saved on the iPhone.
In the future, the iPhone will be replaced by a more compact device. Well, for now the gadget has a very ridiculous appearance.
3. Chinese analogue of Google Glass: Video
3.1. Ride HUD – “smart” helmet
This development is designed for motorcyclists, as it is essentially a helmet. More precisely, not the entire headgear, but only the display, which can be easily attached to any helmet.
The display itself is designed in such a way that for viewing necessary information the user does not need to focus their vision on it. You just need to look through the glass of your helmet, and everything you need, for example, the weather, messages on social networks, and so on, will be in front of your eyes.
The device is equipped with a powerful four nuclear processor, a video camera that shoots video in Full HD format, a GPS module, an altimeter, and a temperature sensor environment. This is a very useful analogue of Google Glass designed for motorcyclists.
There are other developments from various companies designed for different situations. They can have the most bizarre shapes and different sets of functions. However, the most successful Chinese analogue of Google Glass is Baidu Eye augmented reality glasses.
China online in panoramas from Baidu Total View
Everyone knows Google services Street View They allow you to walk around almost any corner of the world online, you can also dive into the depths of the ocean or sail a boat in the Amazon, but... in the case of China, all this is impossible. Strict sanctions, constant control and censorship, weak network channels for foreign services - all this forced Google to step aside and provide the opportunity for local companies to expand into the Asian market. At the moment, no special new services have been invented, but they can be copied quickly. We meet an analogue of Google Street View - Chinese Baidu Total View
Virtual walks through Chinese cities only from a different angle with a Chinese touch. Online panoramas of the cities of Shenyang, Wuxi and Fenghuang are already available, and the rest will soon follow. To view, you need to click on the camera icon in the upper right corner of the map and drag it to a street supported by Total View.
Chinese programmers are working on an API and soon you will be able to use this service on your projects, but for now you can enjoy the views on the Baidu Maps website itself.
China's State Bureau of Geodesy and Cartography on Tuesday launched an Internet geographic project similar to online world maps. Google Maps. As the first acquaintance with the new service showed, it promises to tell its users a lot of new things about geography.
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Dubbed Map World the service provides "authoritative, reliable and consistent" online displays various regions of the world. You can view it at www.tianditu.cn. According to Xinhua, this site includes the most comprehensive geographic information about China.
As Min Yiren, deputy director of the Bureau of Geodesy and Cartography, emphasized at a press conference, geographic data for China represents cities and villages in the vast rural areas of the country in “particular detail.”
In total, Map World includes 11 million geographical names , including hotels, restaurants, retail establishments. Therefore, users will be able to plan their excursion routes around China by measuring in advance the distance between hotels and places they would like to visit.
The basic functionality of the geographic service is completely free and has interfaces in Chinese and English languages. But for corporate clients Work with the site is planned on a commercial basis.
Days.Ru got acquainted with the work of Map World, comparing it with the already familiar Google Maps. The Moscow region was chosen as an example. Unfortunately, the detail of satellite images of the Chinese project turned out to be an order of magnitude lower than the American one, and we were unable to distinguish any ground infrastructure such as roads and separate buildings. It should be noted that with objects in China things went much better, although the service still did not rise to the level of Google Maps.
In addition, the Chinese service surprised us with some “finds”. Thus, “Kamchatka” was discovered in the Kupavna region, and the Danish city of Horsens nestled to the north of it. We can only hope that information on China is presented more correctly on the service.
The well-known Google Street View services allow you to walk around almost any corner of the world online, you can also dive into the depths of the ocean or sail a boat in the Amazon, but... in the case of China, all this is impossible. Strict sanctions, constant control and censorship, weak network channels for foreign services - all this forced Google to step aside and provide an opportunity for local companies to expand into the Asian market. At the moment, no special new services have been invented, but they can be copied quickly. We meet an analogue of Google Street View - Chinese Baidu Total View
Virtual walks through Chinese cities only from a different angle with a Chinese touch. Online panoramas of the cities of Shenyang, Wuxi and Fenghuang are already available, and the rest will soon follow. To view, you need to click on the camera icon in the upper right corner of the map and drag it to a street supported by Total View.
Chinese programmers are working on an API and soon you will be able to use this service on your projects, but for now you can enjoy the views on the Baidu Maps website itself.
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