Laster SeeThru

Laster SeeThru
Category	smartglasses
Developer	LASTER Technologies
Announced	15 January 2014
Released	Developers: Consumers: June 2014 (pre-order)
Price	400 USD
Operating system	(unknown)
Display	LCOS
Resolution	800x600 pixels
Field of view	2525 ° (diagonal)
Weight	55 g
Controls	inertial, touchpad, smartphone
Data available	limited
Risk factor	low
Not standalone
http://laster.fr/products/seethru/

Laster SeeThru is an augmented reality eyewear produced by the French technology company Laster Technologies. The display is coloured and features diagonal FOV of 25 degrees. The goal with this device was to provide inconspicuous, smartphone-paired wearable device that would offer the user context-sensitive information and natural interface. The company started a Kickstarter campaign on 15 January 2014 but failed to secure the needed funding and the campaign ended on 16 March 2014. As of January 2016, no new information are available about the device.

Main characteristics

SeeThru is a smartglasses device equipped with one projector-based augmented reality transparent display. The device aims to offer a broad selection of augmented reality applications, such as phone calling, Internet browsing, text reading, street navigation, real-time text translation, pilot and sailing HUD. The device has no camera. SeeThru has to be paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth for processing and Internet connectivity capabilities.

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/finally-an-augmented-reality-i-can-stomach

http://www.gizmag.com/laster-seethru-smart-glasses/30489/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2105865/hands-on-with-laster-seethru-a-direct-augmented-reality-challenge-to-google-glass.html

http://venturebeat.com/2014/01/15/laster-seethru-a-350-camera-free-google-glass-alternative-for-the-privacy-conscious/