Lenovo’s ThinkReality A3 smart glasses can connect with PCs (and with some select models of Motorola handsets) making the augmented reality (AR) and 3D visualization truly crispy
Lenovo has formally launched its enterprise-grade ThinkReality A3 lightweight smart glasses at the ongoing CES (consumer electronics show) being held in Las Vegas, USA. The offering is aimed at empowering enterprises including SMEs (small and medium enterprises), which can hugely empower them in handling many of the operational issues smartly and efficiently. So, from customized virtual monitors and 3D visualization to augmented reality (AR) assisted workflows and immersive training, the ThinkReality A3 helps transforms work across many levels of the enterprises.
Along with the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses, Lenovo also offers A6 headset that carries a full-featured sensor array, expandable memory and 1080p resolution waveguide optics and a removable battery for extended use of the head mounted display. The VR use cases in enterprises have rapidly been expanding from training and simulations to immersive experiences for sales and marketing.
As increasingly distributed workforces and hybrid work models become the reality of a new normal, small and large businesses around the world are looking to adopt new technologies for smart collaboration, increased efficiency, and lower downtimes. “The A3 is a next generation augmented reality solution – light, powerful and versatile. The smart glasses are part of a comprehensive integrated digital solution from Lenovo that includes the advanced AR device, ThinkReality software, and Motorola mobile phones. Whether working in virtual spaces or supporting remote assistance, the ThinkReality A3 enhances workers’ abilities to do more wherever they are,” said Jon Pershke, Lenovo Vice President of Strategy and Emerging Business, Intelligent Device Group.
The ThinkReality A3 can connect with PCs or select Motorola smartphones via a USB-C cable depending on the needs of smart workers anywhere. Versatile, portable, and comfortable, the ThinkReality A3 fits like sunglasses and can be enhanced with industrial frame options for safer and more durable use. Immersive but not isolating, the AR smart glasses are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 Platform for high-quality performance and feature stereoscopic 1080p displays presenting the user with up to 5 virtual displays. An 8MP RGB camera provides 1080p video for remote expert use cases while the dual fish-eye cameras provide room-scale tracking.
PC Edition for virtual monitors
The ThinkReality A3 PC Edition tethers to laptops or mobile workstations to enable users to position multiple, large virtual monitors in their field of view and use Windows software tools and applications. Virtual monitors expand the value of PCs, creating more productivity, privacy, and immersive experiences for industries like finance, architecture and engineering, as well as for any remote and mobile worker where space and privacy are limited. The virtual monitors are optimized and compatible with Lenovo’s leading ThinkPad laptops and mobile workstations powered by Intel and AMD Ryzen processors.
Industrial Edition
The ThinkReality A3 Industrial Edition tethers to select Motorola smartphones for hands-free, AR-supported tasks in complex work environments. The Industrial Edition is supported by the ThinkReality software platform, which enables commercial customers to build, deploy, and manage mixed reality applications and content on a global scale, with global support.
For use in scenarios from factory floors and laboratories to busy retail and hospitality spaces, certified turnkey applications on the ThinkReality platform powers remote assistance, guided workflows, and 3D visualization. Now, industrial workers have a light, flexible and scalable set of smart glasses to increase productivity and safety while decreasing error rates in daily tasks.
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