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Vuzix Receives Follow-On Orders for Z100 Smart Glasses from TranscribeGlass
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jul 12, 2025 6:49 am ET1min read
Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) has received follow-on orders for its Z100 smart glasses from TranscribeGlass, a startup providing real-time transcription and captioning services. The Z100 features Vuzix Waveguide Optics and micro-LED displays, integrated into the lenses for consumer applications and connectivity to a smartphone. The TranscribeGlass solution offers real-time transcription and captioning, enhancing usability in group conversations. The MSRP for the solution is $377, with a required $20 monthly subscription for the AI-powered transcription service.
Meta has acquired a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear manufacturer, signaling its continued investment in AI-powered smart glasses. According to Bloomberg, Meta's investment amounts to approximately $3.5 billion, representing a little under 3% of EssilorLuxottica's market capitalization [1].EssilorLuxottica, with a market cap of over $137 billion, boasts a significant portfolio of brands, including Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Persol, as well as numerous licensing agreements with luxury eyewear brands. The company's market share in contact lenses and eyewear is approximately 20% [1].
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have collaborated since 2019, developing two generations of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The second generation has sold over two million pairs since its launch in late 2023. Meta's goal is to bring to market a pair of smart glasses that overlay the physical world with holograms or 3D digital avatars of real people [1].
Meanwhile, Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) has received follow-on orders for its Z100 smart glasses from TranscribeGlass, a startup providing real-time transcription and captioning services. The Z100 features Vuzix Waveguide Optics and micro-LED displays, integrated into the lenses for consumer applications and connectivity to a smartphone. The TranscribeGlass solution offers real-time transcription and captioning, enhancing usability in group conversations. The MSRP for the solution is $377, with a required $20 monthly subscription for the AI-powered transcription service [2].
The smart glasses market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. GrandView Research estimates that the market will expand from $1.93 billion in 2024 to $8.26 billion in 2030 [1].
References:
[1] https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/meta-buys-stake-in-essilorluxottica-worth-billions/494419
[2] https://www.vuzix.com/
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