Vuzix debuts M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit with Xtreme Weather power bank for use in harsh environments
Vuzix has debuted the Android-powered M400 Xtreme smart glasses kit with the Xtreme Weather power bank for harsh environment use in sectors such as the medical, construction, power generation and manufacturing industries.
The Xtreme currently runs Android 11, with Android 13 coming later this year. An 8-core 2.52 GHz Qualcomm XR1 CPU with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB flash storage is coupled with a slew of sensors, including GPS and GLONASS for location tracking and navigation as well as a 3-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, and magnetic compass for head tracking. The M400 has 802.11ac dual-band and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity.
Users of the M400 Xtreme can control apps using the touchpad, four buttons, and voice control while viewing everything on a 2000 nits OLED display with a 16.8° FoV and 640 x 360 resolution. An auto-focusing 13 MP camera with LED can be used to scan barcodes, conduct online video meetings, take photos, and stream 1080p 60 fps videos. Three noise-cancelling microphones along with a 97 dB speaker allow for calls in noisy environments.
The glasses and power bank are rated for -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C) temperatures, are IP67-rated for water and dust exposure, and rated to survive two meter falls. A headband designed for comfort helps ensure that the glasses stay put all day long.
The M400 also has IEC60601-1-2:2014 Medical Device and ISO 14644-1 Class 2 Cleanroom ratings for use in hospitals and electronics manufacturing plants. The 3200 mAh Xtreme Weather power bank connects to the glasses using a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port.
The Vuzix M400 Xtreme kit is now available for $1,799.99. A free Collaboration Package with communications tools, such as Microsoft Teams, Vuzix Video Conferencing for Zoom, and Webex Connector App for Smart Glasses, is included until January 31, 2025.
Readers with an itch to try out a pair of smart glasses but don’t need the durability of the Xtreme can pick up a pair of ChatGPT glasses (like these on Amazon) to talk to and listen to music on-the-go.
Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) Introduces M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses for Use in a Variety of Harsh Workplace Environments
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Aug 12, 2024, 08:15 ET
New solution features operating temperatures down to -20°C and comes with 1-year access to the most popular collaboration tools for remote workers
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced the introduction of M400 Xtreme smart glasses, a new kit that incorporates numerous advancements to its already widely adopted M400, and features the new Xtreme Weather power bank, a lightweight, long lasting battery that, just like the main M400 Xtreme, is IP67-rated against dust and water intrusion and operates at temperatures ranging from -20°C to 45°C (-4°F – 113°F).
Vuzix M400 Xtreme Smart Glasses feature the new IP67 rated Xtreme Weather power bank
Vuzix will be offering the M400 Xtreme kit as an out-of-the-box remote support solution that improves upon its currently available M400 All Weather Kit, specifically with a greater battery capacity, use in the harshest workplace environments, and comfortable headband for long shifts. This new combination of features makes the M400 Xtreme an ideal solution for remote field service assignments and all-day cold storage warehouse duty.
To further maximize smart glasses adoption across harsh and remote field assignments, Vuzix is proud to announce a new Collaboration Package offer. For a limited time, the company will be extending all new and existing M400 customers free access to many of the most popular AR communication tools, including Vuzix Video Conferencing for Zoom. These tools enable users to start or join a meeting easily and instantly using hands-free technology, share their point of view using video streaming and more, all on Vuzix M400 smart glasses, and using the teleconferencing apps that clients have already adopted into their workflows. More on the Collaboration Package here.
"Since we first launched the M400, we've been continually making improvements to this product. Over time, we've made the display brighter and increased screen life and durability, dramatically reduced non-user voice interference, upgraded the OS, added speech recognition and applications support in 30 languages, further ruggedized the adjustable hinge mechanism and improved other key design features. The enhancements implemented were often in direct response to the operational requests and general product feedback we have received from the thousands of customers that have been actively using our smart glasses," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "Upgrading to Android 13 support, for example, is another key requirement on our strategy roadmap for the year, based on customer feedback. We're confident that our new Collaboration Package and the release of the M400 Xtreme will meet the rising need to stay connected with peer teams regardless of location or environmental factors."
Customers can purchase the M400 Xtreme Kit at www.vuzix.com/products/m400-smart-glasses
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise, medical, defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 375 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and augmented reality Video Eyewear field. Moviynt, an SAP Certified ERP SaaS logistics solution provider, is a Vuzix wholly owned subsidiary. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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