Insta360 Developing AI Glasses, Potentially With Split Battery Design
Insta360 is exploring the AI glasses market and engaging in related research. The company has secured a patent that could feature a separate battery unit.
Chinese technology company Insta360 (影石创新) is actively exploring the AI glasses market and conducting related research and development. Industry sources suggest the company may launch its own AI eyewear product in the future.
This move is underscored by a recent utility model patent granted to Insta360 for "wearable glasses." The patent abstract describes a design where the battery unit is separated from the main frame of the glasses. This battery could be worn elsewhere on the body and connected via an electric cable.
The stated aim of this "split battery" design is to "reduce the burden on the user's head and alleviate pressure during prolonged wear." This approach differs from many current AI glasses on the market, which typically integrate the battery into the temples. Insta360's design appears to prioritize extended usage, potentially catering to more demanding or professional use cases.
The growing interest from technology firms in AI-powered wearable devices, including smart glasses, signals a rapidly expanding sector. Insta360's potential entry into this space would position it among other major tech players already investing in or releasing their own iterations of AI eyewear.