Summary
Autofocus glasses from Finnish company IXI use liquid crystal lenses that adjust automatically to help people see clearly at different distances. These glasses aim to improve vision corrections compared to traditional bifocals or varifocals as the global population ages and eyesight issues grow. The glasses' design focuses on looking like regular eyewear, and they include technology to track eye movements.
Key Facts
- IXI's glasses use liquid crystals in the lenses to adjust vision correction using an electric field.
- The glasses have a built-in eye tracker that changes the lens based on where the wearer looks.
- Autofocus lenses aim to replace traditional bifocal or varifocal glasses, offering a smooth transition for different distances.
- The glasses' earlier prototypes had poor quality, but newer versions show improvement in tests.
- IXI's glasses feature a small battery that lasts about two days and can be recharged overnight.
- The design of the frames offers some adjustability, but limited due to internal electronics.
- The CEO has not revealed the launch date or final pricing but hinted at a possible high cost.
- These glasses might help where traditional options are challenging, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness for critical tasks like driving.
