Chinese Internet giant Baidu publicly unveiled its version of Google Glass for the first time Wednesday.
A working prototype of the wearable tech device, called “Baidu Eye,” was shown at the Baidu World conference in Beijing. First announced in April 2013, Baidu Eye initially drew many comparisons to Google’s head-mounted display.
Unlike Glass, Baidu Eye has no screen or any optical display. Instead, the device looks like a wraparound headset that rests on top of a user’s ears. There is an earpiece on its left arm and a camera on its right arm that takes photos, recognizes objects and analyzes information in its surroundings, according to the company.
Baidu Eye sends information to a user’s mobile device (smartphone or tablet) via an app. In an apparent jab at Google, the company said this method makes it “easier to browse than on a small, mounted screen” and aims to “consume less energy so the battery lasts much longer.” .. see more
source: mashable
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