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Rokid Debuts AI AR Glasses at IFA as Kickstarter Tops $500,000

Rokid positions the glasses as an early consumer option ahead of bigger rivals’ releases.

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Overview

  • The company is showcasing the Rokid Glasses at IFA 2025 in Berlin after raising over half a million dollars on Kickstarter within a day.
  • The campaign runs until October 10 with early pricing from $479 and first shipments targeted for November 2025, according to Rokid.
  • Rokid cites dual micro‑LED waveguides with a monochrome green display, a 23° field of view and up to 1,500 nits, plus IPX4 splash resistance at 49 grams.
  • A 12‑megapixel Sony camera with a 109° field of view pairs with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1, with an indicator light for recording and integrated speakers and microphones.
  • Claimed software features include ChatGPT access, live captions and translation in 89 languages with five offline, though many functions rely on a smartphone connection and internet access.