At the 2024 Meta Connect event, Mark Zuckerberg shared an exciting glimpse into the future of augmented reality with a new technology that could change how users interact with AR devices.
Meta is working on a neural interface system that will allow people to control its experimental Orion AR glasses through subtle gestures, all thanks to a wrist-worn device.
This innovation, rooted in Meta’s acquisition of brain-machine interface company CTRL-labs in 2019, brings a new dimension to user interaction. The wristband captures signals from the brain, translating them into commands for the AR glasses.
Zuckerberg emphasized how this technology allows users to send signals directly to Orion from their brains, making interaction with digital content more intuitive than ever.
Although Orion is still in the prototype stage, the glasses promise a full AR experience, where tiny projectors built into the frames create a virtual overlay on the real world.
The wristband that pairs with Orion is expected to be available soon, offering compatibility with Meta’s other augmented reality hardware. However, exact pricing details remain under wraps.
