Älylaseihin
Älylaseihin, the Finnish term for smart glasses, are wearable optical devices that combine conventional eyewear with digital technologies. They typically consist of a frame with embedded displays, cameras, microphones, and processors that allow real‑time information to be projected onto the wearer’s visual field or to be captured and transmitted to external devices.
The concept dates back to the early 2000s when research groups explored head‑mounted displays for industrial
Key enabling technologies include micro‑LED or OLED panels that provide high brightness and low power consumption,
In Finland, smart glasses are used in several public sector pilots. Helsinki’s transportation authority trials Aug‑use
While adoption rates remain moderate due to comfort, battery life, and privacy concerns, the market for älylaseihin