Hi guys I’m a software engineer conducting research for my Master’s project, focusing on the application of AR glasses in agriculture. My goal is to use computer vision, like object detection, to analyze plant morphology and integrate AR to display relevant data directly on the plants. At a minimum, I need AR glasses with a built-in camera to capture images of plants for analysis, a developer SDK to access and process camera data programmatically, and augmented reality to overlay data on the plants in real-time. I’m relatively new to the AR hardware landscape and would appreciate advice on the best options for these requirements. I’ve come across the XReal Air 2 Ultra, which seems to check all the boxes, but I’m curious if there are better alternatives or recommendations from those with experience in this field. Thanks in advance for your help.
I’d try applying for Snap Spectacles. They have all the features you want, and as a student, you might be able to get the hardware sponsored by Snap. The development environment is pretty mature on Spectacles too, with lots of example Lens Studio projects available to start from.
That sounds cool, but how does the Snap Spectacles handle the camera data? I’m curious if it’s easy to work with for your project.
Have you considered how the AR would overlay data on the plants? Like, would it be real-time or more for post-analysis?
If you’re looking at AR glasses, make sure to check the field of view and battery life. Those can really impact your research sessions in the field.