Kering Eyewear has announced a partnership with Google for the development of AI-powered eyewear with Android XR.
The smart eyewear will feature intuitive, personalised AI-driven functions enabling users to engage with their environment in new and meaningful ways, said Kering in a press statement.
Roberto Vedovotto, founder, president and CEO of Kering Eyewear, stated: “We are honoured to share the values of innovation and forward thinking with Google, and we are proud to partner with them to explore new horizons for the future development of our company. Together, we are shaping a product that people will want to wear: a pair of masterfully designed, high-quality, stylish glasses that unlock the potential of artificial intelligence, while redefining the way of interacting with both the real and virtual worlds.”
“We’ve always believed in blending cutting-edge technology with great user experiences,” said Shahram Izadi, GM and VP of XR at Google. “Integrating our immersive XR platform with Kering Eyewear’s glasses will give consumers the fashion and function to get the most out of Android XR.”
Founded in 2014, Kering Eyewear designs, develops and distributes eyewear for a portfolio of 14 brands such as Gucci, Chloé and Alaïa – together with its proprietary brands Lindberg, Maui Jim and Zeal Optics.