Lenovo introduced the ThinkReality A3 lightweight smart glasses at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2021. According to a statement by Lenovo, the ThinkReality A3 is a part of comprehensive digital solutions offering to help transform business and bring smarter technology people. Lenovo tweeted about the device, writing, “Versatile, portable, and comfortable. Introducing the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 — The most versatile smart glasses ever designed for the enterprise with #Snapdragon XR1.” With an increase in distributed workforce and hybrid work models, businesses worldwide are looking to adopt new technology for smart collaboration, efficiency, and lower downtimes.
According to Lenovo, the ThinkReality A3 tethers to a PC or select Motorola Smartphones via a USB-C cable. The ThinkReality A3 fits like sunglasses and can be improved with industrial frame options for safer and long-lasting use. The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 Platform powers the ThinkReality A3 for high-quality performance. The device also features stereoscopic 1080p displays and sports an 8 MP RGB camera providing 1080p video for remote expert use.
Speaking about the device, Jon Pershke, Lenovo Vice President of Strategy and Emerging Business, Intelligent Device Group, stated that the A3 is a next-gen augmented reality solution and enhances workers’ abilities to do more wherever they are.
The Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses will be available in select markets worldwide starting mid-2021.
The PC Edition of the ThinkReality A3 tethers to a laptop or mobile workstation. In contrast, the ThinkReality A3 Industrial Edition tethers to select Motorola smartphones for hands-free, AR-supported tasks in complex work environments.