We’ve written a number of times about the power and potential of Google Glass in healthcare. I have little doubt that Google has started a whole new computing platform with Google Glass. However, a year or so ago Kyle Samani from Pristine suggested to me that some of the Google Glass competitors could be even more powerful with Google Glass. Now that Pristine is deep into the development of their Google Glass product, I wonder if Kyle’s views have changed. Personally, I’m growing to think that he could be right.
I recently came across the Google Glass competitor META.01. It’s a pretty unique product that adds augmented reality to the experience of eyeware computing. Plus, they say they’re working on making the eyeware “fashion-conscious.” This point is what many are waiting for with eyeware computing.
Instead of telling you about their product, this video does a good job showing it:
I think the future of eyeware computing is bright and will benefit healthcare. Google has definitely done a great job creating the space, but I won’t be surprised if their competitors end up defining it.
First, cell phones gave us people who talk to themselves. Now, they’ll be seeing things as well.
It definitely will create some new social norms.