A Russian startup has demonstrated a prototype of what could become the first domestically developed mixed reality glasses, with the potential to replace today’s smartphones in the near future. This development has been reported by DEA News in connection with the operator of acceleration programs within the National Technology Initiative Platform.
The glasses are described as usable across industrial settings, healthcare, and education. The underlying technology uses light rays reflected through a specially designed translucent mirror, guiding visuals directly to the wearer’s eye at a precise 90-degree angle.
Users can interact with the system through finger gestures and a range of movements, enabling control of the glasses’ operating system interface. This blend of real and digital elements aims to place a broader array of information and tools directly in the user’s line of sight, potentially enhancing workflow efficiency and on-the-spot decision making. The vision presented is that such intuitive controls will support diverse applications—from factory floor safety to rapid web research—without pulling the user away from the task at hand. The project reportedly offers three variants, each featuring a different number of visual displays, with an estimated battery life of about six hours per charge.
In related regional tech coverage, it has been noted that Russia is pursuing advanced concepts in robotics and aerial platforms, including hybrids that combine characteristics of unmanned aerial systems with compact vertical-takeoff-and-landing designs. These parallel efforts reflect a broader push toward autonomous and augmented reality technologies across multiple sectors.
As mixed reality eyewear advances, American and Canadian markets are closely watching the pace of development, standards adoption, and potential regulatory considerations. Analysts suggest that if these glasses prove robust and user-friendly, they could play a decisive role in fields such as remote diagnostics, industrial training, and field service, while also creating new consumer-oriented use cases. The ongoing dialogue around privacy, safety, and interoperability will shape how quickly and widely such devices gain traction. [Citation: DEA News]