Vuzix and DPVR: New smart glasses and VR glasses for industry and logistics

Vuzix and DPVR are targeting corporate customers with two new devices for professional XR applications. While Vuzix is targeting warehouse logistics in particular with the LX1 smart glasses, DPVR's new P1 Max VR headset is aimed at industry, education, and arcade use.

Vuzix LX1: Smart glasses for warehouses

With the LX1, Vuzix has presented a smart glasses solution for logistics applications. Instead of the glasses form factor of standard smart glasses on the market, Vuzix uses a modular holder that users have to strap around their forehead. The display is located on a bracket that is placed in front of the eye.

According to the manufacturer, the LX1 is also suitable for use in cold rooms, and the battery is said to last for over ten hours. Users can, for example, call up picking lists by voice command or receive visual confirmations directly in their field of vision.

A color OLED HD display from Sony and a Qualcomm processor are installed. The operating system is based on Android 15, with Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, a 4K camera for assistance functions, a bone conduction speaker, and a microphone array for two-way communication and voice-controlled scanning.

Vuzix CEO Paul Travers explains that the LX1 is a specialized addition to the M400 series, which was previously used primarily as an all-round device. However, the new glasses are specialized in logistics processes and can directly support existing systems such as SAP. Delivery is set to begin in 2025.

DPVR P1 Max: VR headset for training courses

The standalone VR headset P1 Max from DPVR is also new. The Chinese manufacturer's headset is based on the P1 Pro 4K but is said to be significantly more powerful and benefit from optimized cooling. According to DPVR, the newly designed ventilation system with inlets and outlets on the top and bottom ensures a 50 percent increase in thermal efficiency.

A redesigned power connection on the top supports standard cables as well as particularly robust variants for use in public or high-traffic environments. Inside, a Snapdragon XR2 chip from Qualcomm is used, as in the Meta Quest 3 or the Pico 4 Ultra, for example.

A USB-C port on the motherboard allows additional modules, such as eye-tracking, to be retrofitted. DPVR COO Derek Liu emphasizes that the device is tailored to both continuous, performance-intensive operation and flexible usage scenarios, such as in training environments or for collaborative VR experiences in groups. The P1 Max is available immediately for corporate customers worldwide and costs between 500 and 600 US dollars, depending on the configuration.

(joe)