Google and XREAL Unveil Project Aura XR Smart Glasses at I/O 2025
XREAL introduces Project Aura, a new pair of Android XR-powered smart glasses that offer advanced spatial tracking and mark a major leap for wearable AR technology.
Google and XREAL officially unveil Project Aura, a new pair of Android XR-powered smart glasses at Google I/O 2025. This hardware reveal steals the spotlight at the software-focused event and gives consumers a compelling new reason to invest in the Android ecosystem.
The new glasses feature a built-in camera accessory directly in the frames and utilize flattened birdbath optics to deliver vivid augmented reality visuals. They also support three and six-degrees of freedom, which allows digital elements to stay anchored in physical space as users move their heads or walk around.
Project Aura represents a significant shift from previous XREAL models by replacing the company's proprietary X1 chip with a Qualcomm chipset. This hardware upgrade promises to boost processing power and position the device as a strong competitor to premium headsets like the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.