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Qualcomm has announced the launch of a subtly refined version of its virtual visual application processor—the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1—which has enhanced on-device artificial intelligence capabilities, eliminating the need for auxiliary connections to smartphones or cloud services.
Simultaneously, Qualcomm revealed that companies such as Meta and XReal are preparing to integrate the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 processor into their next-generation smart glasses, enabling users to handle a wide range of everyday computing tasks simply by wearing the device.
Compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, Qualcomm stated that smart glasses powered by the new AR1+ Gen 1 processor can achieve a reduction in overall device size by approximately 28%, with the temples of the glasses reduced in height by around 20%. Furthermore, the new chip demonstrates improved energy efficiency across essential functions such as computer vision, voice activation, Bluetooth audio playback, and video streaming.
Notably, while most previous smart glasses supported only monocular display capabilities, Qualcomm emphasized that the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 can simultaneously render content for both eyes, ensuring stable visuals and multi-frame refresh rates, thereby delivering a clearer and more immersive visual experience.
Regarding AI performance, the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 leverages the third-generation Hexagon NPU, claiming the ability to run compact natural language models of up to one billion parameters—such as Meta’s Llama 1B—directly on the device. This allows users to interact with AI functions seamlessly via voice commands.
Qualcomm anticipates that smart glasses powered by this processor will debut in the near future, featuring a sleeker and more lightweight form factor.
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