"This is a big deal": Jensen Huang tries out Meta's new Orion AR glasses

Jensen Huang tests Meta's Orion AR glasses at Meta Connect, praising their high-quality tech and hologram projection.

: At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg revealed new tech including the $300 Quest 3S VR headset and the Project Orion AR glasses. Jensen Huang tested the Orion glasses, highlighting their impressive hologram projection, hand-tracking, and neural interface wristband. The glasses feature silicon carbide lenses and wireless operation via a compute puck. Although commercial release is not planned, the design informs future Meta AR products.

At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg showcased a range of new technologies, including the $300 Quest 3S VR headset. However, the most notable unveiling was Project Orion, a pair of AR glasses capable of displaying holograms using advanced technology. The glasses are designed to resemble regular eyewear to avoid the bulky issues faced by previous AR glasses attempts.

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, tested the Orion glasses and praised their high-quality visuals, bright displays, and effective head-tracking. With features like eye-tracking, hand-tracking, and a neural interface wristband, Orion promises a seamless AR experience. The glasses use silicon carbide lenses and require a nearby wireless compute puck for operation.

Publications like CNBC and The Verge gave positive reviews, noting the natural appearance of holograms and the crisp quality of video calls. Despite these praises, Meta clarified that this specific Orion model is an R&D device and will not be sold commercially. The design aims to inform future AR product developments by Meta.