Purpose-built rugged smart glasses from Vuzix for hands-free operation in warehouses can support a single shift on one charge.

The LX1 glasses are purpose-built to stand up to the physical demands of modern logistics environments, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows without the friction of complicated onboarding or extensive retraining.

The smart glasses can enhance productivity by combining scanning capabilities and a heads-up Sony OLED colour HD display with a processor and user-friendly workplace features. With integrated voice control and at-a-glance access to pick lists and data, distribution centres looking to upgrade their voice-only picking devices can take advantage of the productivity gains offered by hybrid voice and vision-based systems.

They let workers access inventory, manage shipments and track orders without interrupting workflows or taking their eyes off the task at hand. Visual scan confirmations, especially in complex picking scenarios or loud environments where voice picking falls short, can contribute to a more efficient, confident workforce. Productivity gains from vision picking are supported by visual-prompt onboarding workflows and step-by-step guides with mapping, palletising diagrams and multi-language text.

They have a comfortable yet rugged design built to withstand tough environments, with a modular mounting system, freezer-rated operating temperatures and a 7000mAh battery allowing for a ten-hour runtime. A 4K camera, delivering see-what-I-see sharing, and Qualcomm processor combine for head-worn workplace AI assist.

“We are delighted to be powering Vuzix LX1 smart glasses,” said Ziad Asghar, senior vice president at Qualcomm (www.qualcomm.com). “We are a strong believer in the smart glasses segment for enterprise and we’re glad to have our technology help drive this forward along with Vuzix’s expertise as they continue to deliver innovations to their family of smart glasses products.”

Using a growing array of enterprise applications designed for workforce augmentation, the smart glasses can integrate AI directly into workflows, providing higher levels of quality oversight on everything from inspections to picking jobs, along with camera-enabled “tell me what I’m looking at” knowledge transfer applications.

Additional features include a bone conduction microphone for improved voice control and recognition even in loud workplace environments, and an enhanced array of microphones for high-quality two-way communications and voice-activated scanning. NFC tap-to-pair functionality makes use across shared and diverse workforces easy and convenient. With Wifi 6E support, and launching with Android 15 OS, the LX1 will offer yearly OS version updates and SoC availability until 2030.

“Supply chain customers are looking for alternatives to their traditional pick-by-voice options,” said Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix. “Driven by ongoing customer feedback, the operation of the LX1 is simple and fast, making it the ideal next-generation picking device. Designed for hybrid voice and vision picking, the LX1 is ready to work with customers’ current software or can seamlessly integrate into existing SAP systems with our Vuzix Mobilium.”

He said the LX1 was a purpose-built warehousing device in a category separate from its all-purpose M400 smart glasses.

“Interest from M400 customers in the logistics space to upgrade to these new state-of-the-art smart glasses from Vuzix is significant,” he said. “Customer feedback on this new model has thus far been excellent, and we look forward to seeing it put into use within multiple name brand customers’ warehouses.”

The LX1 glasses ae expected to start sampling shortly with production and general availability set to commence before the end of the year. They will be made in Taiwan by Quanta Computer (www.quantatw.com). They can be pre-ordered at www.vuzix.com/products/vuzix-lx1-presale.

Vuzix (www.vuzix.com) is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defence and consumer markets. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company with offices in Rochester, New York; and Kyoto and Okayama in Japan.