INTRODUCING ARIA GEN 2 GLASSES

The most advanced research glasses ever made

Aria Gen 2 is the next-generation research device in the Project Aria program, designed to advance research for contextual AI and robotics.

Aria Gen 2 glasses expanded to show all the individual sensors. Sensors labeled include ppg microphone in the nose pad, SLAM cameras, contact microphones, and more.

Aria Gen 2 glasses are Meta’s dedicated research tool in an always-on glasses form factor.

With the new state-of-the-art sensor suite in Aria Gen 2, researchers can push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Project Aria helps us build a better understanding of our world, together.

DEVICE COMPARISON

What makes Aria Gen 2 different from Aria Gen 1?

Aria Gen 2 glasses introduces human-in-the-loop features with speakers, PPG sensors, contact microphone, on-device compute, always-on sensing, and more.

Gen 1 Glasses

Aria Gen 1 glasses (2020)

Gen 2 Glasses

Aria Gen 2 glasses (2025)

Availability

Available

Coming soon

Battery Life

1-2 hrs

6-8 hours

Always-on Sensing /
Machine Perception

On-device Location, Hand and Eye Tracking, Automatic Speech Recognition

Output

Open Air Speakers

Programmability

Device not programmable

Applications can be installed and deployed on-device

Streaming

Local PC and Mobile Streaming

Local PC, Mobile and Cloud Streaming

Foldable

Sensors

2 SLAM, 1 RGB and 2 ET Cameras
IMU, Barometer and Magnetometer
Microphones
GNSS (L1)

4 SLAM, 1 RGB and 2 ET Cameras
IMU, Barometer and Magnetometer
Microphones
Global Navigation Satellite System (L1)

PPG Sensors
Contact Microphone

Learn more about
Aria Glasses

For more information about our Aria Gen 1 and Gen 2 glasses check out our research paper and technical blog.

ARIA GEN 1 DEVICE PAPER
ARIA GEN 2 DEVICE PAPER
Illustration of Aria Gen 1 and Gen 2 glasses
An illustration that represents the Aria Research kit.

Access the Aria Research Kit

For the broader research community, Meta has a rolling application for the Aria Research Kit. The kit includes Aria Gen 2 glasses, tools, and services for independent research efforts that are shaping the future of contextual AI and robotics.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ARIA RESEARCH KIT