# 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 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.

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##### 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.

Aria Gen 1 glasses (2020)

Aria Gen 2 glasses (2025)

| Availability          | Battery Life | Always-on Sensing / Machine Perception                     | Output          | Programmability                  | Streaming                            | Foldable | Sensors                                    | Microphones                               | PPG Sensors                     | Contact Microphone |
|-----------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------|
| Available             | 1-2 hrs    | On-device Location, Hand and Eye Tracking, Automatic Speech Recognition | Open Air Speakers | Device not programmable           | Local PC and Mobile Streaming         | Yes     | 2 SLAM, 1 RGB and 2 ET Cameras          | GNSS (L1)                              | Yes                              | Yes              |
| Coming soon          | 6-8 hours   | Yes                                                       | Yes              | Applications can be installed and deployed on-device | Local PC, Mobile and Cloud Streaming | No      | 4 SLAM, 1 RGB and 2 ET Cameras          | Global Navigation Satellite System (L1)  | Yes                              | Yes              |

## 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**](https://arxiv.org/abs/2308.13561) [**ARIA GEN 2 DEVICE PAPER**](/content/ariagen2devicepaper/index.html)

## 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**](/content/research-kit/index.html)