Apple plans to turn its future screenless smart glasses into a health and fitness device, but these features will not arrive in the first model set to launch next year. The company already tried using its Vision Pro headset for workouts but scrapped the idea due to its weight and technical limitations. For the public, this means the glasses could analyze exercises with cameras in future versions, although several generations will be needed before this becomes a reality.
Cameras and sensors: Apple's technical plan for exercise analysis 💪
The technical development focuses on integrating advanced cameras and motion sensors into lightweight glasses. The goal is for the device to capture body position during squats, push-ups, or weightlifting, offering real-time corrections. However, the first model will be basic, focused on notifications and simple metrics, without computer vision. Apple needs to reduce weight and improve energy efficiency so that video analysis does not drain the battery. Engineers are working on AI algorithms that process images locally, without relying on the phone, but accuracy is still far from being reliable.
From Vision Pro to glasses: Apple's diet for the gym 🏋️
It seems Apple discovered that a 600-gram headset on your face is not the best companion for cardio, but rather an excellent way to end up with your neck on the floor. So now they promise health glasses that will act as your personal trainer, but only if you have the patience of a saint. Meanwhile, you can keep counting your reps like it's the 80s, or wait for the next generation to tell you if you're squatting like a robot. Health is a priority, but technology, for now, prefers to stay on the couch.