Lenovo has launched a new ThinkReality device for CES 2021, and the company says it is “one of the most advanced and versatile smart glasses” for business customers. The manufacturer is introducing ThinkReality A3 as a pair of smart glasses that can be used for applications such as 3D visualization and guided augmented reality workflows at a time when the world is “looking to adopt new technologies for smart collaboration”. Unlike the first ThinkReality model, the A6, which looks like a typical mixed reality headset, it fits more like a pair of (thick) sunglasses. Companies can modify it with Lenovo’s industrial frame options, however, to make it more durable or secure.
The ThinkReality A3 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 SoC for mixed and virtual reality headsets. It can show up to five 1080p virtual screens and has an 8 megapixel camera that can provide 1080p video, as well as dual fish-eye cameras for room-scale tracking. The headset still needs to be connected to a PC or Motorola smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 series processor or better via USB-C to work.