Artificial intelligence-powered glasses can act as tour guides, snap photos hands-free and translate foreign languages. The devices also sell at relatively affordable prices in China.
But are they the perfect travel companion? Not yet.
AI glasses were slowly catching on with travellers as the technology improved and more devices entered the market, analysts said, but technical hitches were slowing mass adoption of the smartphone-linked gear that could be worn like ordinary spectacles.
“They can be particularly useful when walking, sightseeing or interacting in unfamiliar environments, making them especially helpful when travelling in foreign countries,” said Flora Tang, principal analyst at market research firm Counterpoint.