Google is not shy when it comes to axing its projects, and the AR glasses project is going down. This was popularly known as Project Iris and it got lots of attention after it went public. Google was already shaping its future in the world of augmented reality with this project, and fans couldn’t wait to try the result of this project out.
Well if you are part of those fans with high hopes for Project Iris, then you’d need to cut your expectations. Just like a ton of other Google projects, this particular one is now getting a taste of the company’s axe. This is just another promising project that our friendly neighborhood Google is bringing to a sad end.
But, killing Project Iris doesn’t mean that the company is also killing its dreams and aspirations of the augmented reality industry. Google might be late to catch up with the competition that is already evolving, but it still has plans in motion. The reason behind the sad end of this project might just be a result of leadership and not Google losing interest in augmented reality.
The possible future for the Google AR glasses project after the company brings its progress to a halt
A few years ago, Google demoed its AR glasses in use to the world. This demo showed how people will be able to put this pair of glasses to use while communicating with someone of another language. Of major concern was the ability of this pair of glasses to transcribe what the user is hearing into written form.
Users with hearing impairments or language barriers will be able to benefit from the Google AR glasses. But, sadly, after that heartfelt demo, this product might not be seeing the light in the coming years. According to sources, this is a result of a series of changes in the leadership of the team in charge of making this product a reality.
Google is now bringing the project to a halt and shifting its attention to another aspect of augmented reality. This shift will also help it to better build its arsenal and be more prepared for its comeback to the augmented reality industry. You might be wondering what area Google is now shifting its attention to already.
For now, Google is working hard to build what it calls the Android XR platform. This will make its way to Samsung AR headsets once ready, hence introducing the Android community to the world of augmented reality. This will also serve as a stepping stone for Google in the years to come as it returns to develop its own AR glasses for usage.
If you have been following Google for the past few years, you’d agree that this is not a new thing to it. Evidence of this lies with products like the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet, which have finally made their way to the public. So in a few years, netizens might welcome Google AR glasses that run on the Android XR platform.
2023-06-29 15:10:55