Optaric Guard - a platform of choices

All Guard devices feature the latest in AI-capable mobile computing, based on the AR1+ chipset from Qualcomm. Every device runs a full version of the Android AOSP operating system, which controls the dual cameras, multiple microphones, and stereo speakers for a rich, immersive experience, while keeping the wearer fully aware of their surrounding enterprise environment.​


Each Optaric Guard device can run as a standalone unit, with its own CPU, operating system, and battery, or be configured as an accessory to an IT-managed smartphone using the Optaric Link software bridge. This way, Guard devices don't need to attach directly to the enterprise network, making them better suited to IT policy for large-scale deployment.​

All Guard devices feature the latest in AI-capable mobile computing, based on the AR1+ chipset from Qualcomm. Every device runs a full version of the Android AOSP operating system, which controls the dual cameras, multiple microphones, and stereo speakers for a rich, immersive experience, while keeping the wearer fully aware of their surrounding enterprise environment.​


Each Optaric Guard device can run as a standalone unit, with its own CPU, operating system, and battery, or be configured as an accessory to an IT-managed smartphone using the Optaric Link software bridge. This way, Guard devices don't need to attach directly to the enterprise network, making them better suited to IT policy for large-scale deployment.​

The Optaric Guard platform comes in a number of formats, built to suit the differing needs of enterprise workers around the globe.​

The Optaric Guard platform comes in a number of formats, built to suit the differing needs of enterprise workers around the globe.​

Optaric Guard - a platform of choices.

Three variants, one platform

Guard Color

$2,100

A full-color screen for both eyes with see-through transparency. Vibrant, crisp information overlays when needed - and off when not.

A full visual computing system for demanding hands-free work.​

Guard Green

$1,500

A green-only screen for both eyes, also with see-thrpough transparency.

A great option for workers who need informatoin on the job but can forgo a full-color experience.

Guard Camera

$750

For use cases where a display isn't needed and a couce-driven camera interface is the better fit for the task at hand.

The same certified frame without the optics.

One platform, three configurations. All three variants share the same AR1+ compute, camera pair, audio system, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and safety certification - only the display changes. Mix and match across a deployment based on each role's actual information needs.​

Spec

OPTARIC GUARD

OPTARIC GREEN


OPTARIC CAMERA

Display

Binocular color

854x480 pixel, 32°FOV

Binocular color

854x480 pixel, 32°FOV

Binocular green

640x480 pixel, 30°FOV

Binocular green

640x480 pixel, 30°FOV

None

Cameras

Scene Camera: 12MP landscape, AF, 105°FOV

Subject Camera: 12MP portrait, AF, 55°FOV

CPU / OS

Qualcomm AR1+ with Android 16

Wi-Fi / BT

Wi-Fi 6.0 / BT 5.3

Battery

470mAh hot-swappable

Microphones

3 MEMS, noise cancelling microphones

Speakers

2 near-ear Speakers

Sensors

6-axis IMU + digital compass

Indicators

Camera activity LED

Ports

USB 2.0

Safety

ANSI Z87.1 / EN ISO 16321-1 Safety glass certified

Weight

<75g

<68g

<59g

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Link is an app that lives on iPhone or Android and controls data in and out of the glasses. Third-party applications can be written against the Link SDK to access that data while keeping it contained on the phone, not the glasses.​

The result: Optaric Guard can be introduced to an enterprise quickly, without the burden of a lengthy security review — because it behaves as a thin client. Data and apps are no longer stored on the glasses; they always remain on the IT-managed phone.​

Link is an app that lives on iPhone or Android and controls data in and out of the glasses. Third-party applications can be written against the Link SDK to access that data while keeping it contained on the phone, not the glasses.​

The result: Optaric Guard can be introduced to an enterprise quickly, without the burden of a lengthy security review — because it behaves as a thin client. Data and apps are no longer stored on the glasses; they always remain on the IT-managed phone.​

Optaric Link is a software platform that lets the normally standalone Guard glasses become an accessory to a smartphone. Guard can then be deployed alongside MDM-managed corporate phones and never needs to touch the corporate network - one less attack surface, and one fewer hurdle for IT and InfoSec to navigate.​

Optaric Link - A CarPlay moment for enterprise smart glasses​

Optaric Link is a software platform that lets the normally standalone Guard glasses become an accessory to a smartphone. Guard can then be deployed alongside MDM-managed corporate phones and never needs to touch the corporate network - one less attack surface, and one fewer hurdle for IT and InfoSec to navigate.​

Optaric Link - A CarPlay moment for enterprise smart glasses.​

Optaric Link - A CarPlay moment for enterprise smart glasses.​

OPTARIC GUARD

CONSUMER GLASSES

Safety Glass Certified

Safety Glass Certified

ANSI Z87.1 / EN ISO 16321-1 Safety glass certified

ANSI Z87.1 / EN ISO 16321-1 Safety glass certified

No

No

Perscription Lens Support

Perscription Lens Support

Not needed - worn over existing eyewear, with or without perscription lenses

Not needed - worn over existing eyewear, with or without perscription lenses

Requires custom perscription inserts per wearer

Requires custom perscription inserts per wearer

Industrialization

Industrialization

Designed for harsh environments

Designed for harsh environments

Designed for consumer use​

Designed for consumer use​

Battery Support

Battery Support

All day use via hot-swap battery​

All day use via hot-swap battery​

Wired battery pack — a safety hazard in many environments​

Wired battery pack — a safety hazard in many environments​

Software Support

Software Support

Open Android SDK​

Open Android SDK​

Often a closed system​

Often a closed system​

AI Support

AI Support

Open platform – bring your own AI​

Open platform – bring your own AI​

Often a vendor locked AI​

Often a vendor locked AI​

Security Support

Security Support

Current Android OS with regular security patches and penetration testing. ​ ​

Can also run as an accessory to an MDM-managed phone via Optaric Link, reducing the attack surface.​ ​

Current Android OS with regular security patches and penetration testing. ​ ​

Can also run as an accessory to an MDM-managed phone via Optaric Link, reducing the attack surface.​ ​

Unknown — not a priority for many vendors​

Unknown — not a priority for many vendors​

Made in USA / TAA

Made in USA / TAA

Built on Qualcomm CPU; available as Made in USA product​

Built on Qualcomm CPU; available as Made in USA product​

Mostly made in China / Offshore​

Mostly made in China / Offshore​

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Optaric Guard vs Consumer Glasses


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