Rokid Unveils Lightweight AI Glasses ‘Rokid Ai Glasses Style’ in Japan, Featuring ChatGPT & Gemini Integration

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Rokid Announces Lightweight AI Glasses ‘Rokid Ai Glasses Style’ in Japan

Rokid, a global technology company specializing in AI and AR smart glasses, held an online press conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to announce the launch of its new AI glasses, “Rokid Ai Glasses Style,” for the Japanese market.

Rokid Ai Glasses Style Launch Event

The Rokid Ai Glasses Style are designed to integrate AI naturally into daily life, featuring a lightweight design of approximately 38.5g without a display. They incorporate AI functionalities powered by ChatGPT and Gemini, a 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, open-ear audio, and real-time translation capabilities. The glasses will be available for 64,990 JPY (tax included) through Rokid’s official Japanese online shop.

Under the theme “JAPAN, IN SIGHT — Investment and Localization in the Japanese Market,” the announcement also covered Rokid’s mid-to-long-term initiatives in Japan. These include the AI glasses-specific OS “YodaOS,” AIUI, a global AI agent development platform, domestic storage of Japanese user data, privacy protection measures, and a Creator Program.

Rokid Ai Glasses Style: A New Choice for Everyday AI

Developed with the concept of “wearing AI daily,” the Rokid Ai Glasses Style are non-display AI glasses. They enable users to interact with AI based on their surroundings and what they see, combining voice commands, camera input, and open-ear audio, eliminating the need to look at a smartphone screen.

By omitting a display, the glasses achieve an ultra-lightweight design of approximately 38.5g, making them comfortable for extended wear in various scenarios, such as work, commuting, travel, sports, and daily recording, similar to conventional eyewear.

Rokid highlights three core strengths for the Ai Glasses Style:

  • An open AI ecosystem

  • Lightweight and comfortable fit

  • High-precision optical design

Man wearing Rokid Ai Glasses Style in city

Woman with dog in car, wearing Rokid Ai Glasses Style

Open AI Ecosystem with ChatGPT and Gemini

The Rokid Ai Glasses Style supports AI functions utilizing ChatGPT and Gemini. The company aims to build an open AI ecosystem that is not dependent on specific AI models or single platforms, with ongoing integration of external services like Google Maps and translation services. Users can interact with AI by asking questions via voice or about their surroundings captured by the camera, all without needing to take out their smartphone.

Rokid Ai Glasses 3 Core Strengths

Lightweight Design for All-Day Wear

The Rokid Ai Glasses Style weighs approximately 38.5g. Despite being an AI device, its design prioritizes lightness and comfort for daily, extended wear, similar to regular eyewear. It features a 210mAh battery, providing up to approximately 12 hours of use under standard conditions.

For audio, it employs open-ear Dual Hi-Fi speakers, allowing users to hear AI responses, music, or translated speech while remaining aware of their surroundings.

Woman in cafe, wearing smart glasses

12MP Sony IMX681 Camera for Hands-Free First-Person Capture

Equipped with a 12MP Sony IMX681 camera, the glasses enable hands-free photo and video recording from a first-person perspective, closely mirroring the user’s own view. Users can activate the AI assistant by saying “Hi Rokid” to take photos or videos, or by using a physical button on the device. This feature is designed for capturing moments during travel, sports, or daily life without missing a beat by fumbling for a smartphone.

Man golfing, showing first-person view potential

Real-time Translation and AI Contextual Awareness

The Rokid Ai Glasses Style supports real-time voice translation for 76 languages online and 6 languages offline, making it suitable for international travel, business trips, and global communication. By delivering translated results through open-ear audio, the Style aims for more natural communication that does not interrupt conversations.

In addition, the glasses support voice memos for capturing ideas spontaneously, eliminating the need to type on a smartphone. The AI can also recognize ambient conditions captured by the camera and provide information in response to user queries. During the presentation, an example was shown of using the Style as an “AI caddy” on a golf course, asking the AI about the surroundings and wind speed, combining situational awareness with hands-free recording.

Man reading on a bench, for voice memo feature

Golfer putting, showing AI caddy use case

Support for Various Optical Lenses

The Rokid Ai Glasses Style is compatible with various optical lenses, including prescription, sunglass, and photochromic lenses. This allows users to customize the glasses based on their vision, usage scenarios, and fashion preferences, offering a similar experience to choosing regular eyewear. Photochromic lenses adjust their tint according to ambient light, making them suitable for both outdoor and indoor use.

Rokid Ai Glasses Style specifications and lens options

Rokid Ai Glasses Style Product Overview

  • Product Name: Rokid Ai Glasses Style

  • Display: None

  • Weight: Approx. 38.5g

  • Camera: 12MP Sony IMX681

  • AI: Utilizes ChatGPT, Gemini

  • Translation: 76 languages online / 6 languages offline

  • Audio: Open-ear / Dual Hi-Fi speakers

  • Battery: 210mAh

  • Usage Time: Up to approx. 12 hours (standard use)

  • Lenses: Supports various optical lenses (prescription, photochromic, sunglasses, etc.)

  • Price: 64,990 JPY (tax included)

  • Availability: Rokid Japan Official Online Shop

  • Product Page: https://jp.rokid.com/products/rokid-ai-glasses-style

Launch Commemorative Offer: Free Photochromic Lenses

To celebrate the Japan launch, customers who purchase Rokid Ai Glasses Style from Rokid’s official Japanese online shop between September 15 (Tuesday) and September 30 (Wednesday), 2026, will receive a pair of Style-exclusive photochromic lenses (valued at 10,999 JPY) as a gift. The color of the lenses will be random and cannot be specified or changed. This offer is quantity-limited and will end once supplies run out.

Rokid’s AI Ecosystem: Beyond Hardware with YodaOS and AIUI

Rokid believes that new device categories like AI glasses require operating systems and user interfaces distinct from those of smartphones or PCs. To address this, Rokid has developed “YodaOS,” an operating system specifically for AI glasses. Both the “Rokid Smart AI Glasses” and “Rokid Ai Glasses Style” are built upon YodaOS.

YodaOS supports multiple AI models, including GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Qwen. It integrates a voice AI assistant, environmental awareness, task execution, Google Maps navigation, and AI agents to create a user experience optimized for AI glasses.

AIUI: Proactive Intelligence

Rokid is developing “AIUI,” a new user interface for the AI era, running on YodaOS. Unlike traditional smartphones where users must search for and launch apps, AIUI aims to understand user intent and context, proactively presenting necessary information and functions. By combining AI conversations with a graphical user interface, Rokid seeks to shift the interaction from “which app should I use?” to simply communicating the goal to the AI. YodaOS features AI Assistant 2.0, AIUI, proactive intelligence, multitasking, Google Maps navigation, and an AI agent store.

Rokid Smart Glasses with UI icons

Global AI Agent Development Platform Officially Launched

Rokid has announced the official launch of its global AI agent development platform. Developers can utilize Rokid’s provided development environment to create AI agents for AI glasses and distribute them to users worldwide through the Rokid ecosystem. The presentation showcased various AI agent applications combining camera, voice, and AI, such as checking meal calories, providing information during exercise, and language learning. Rokid also announced plans to commence a global AI development contest starting in October 2026. Rokid aims to foster new use cases for AI glasses in collaboration with developers worldwide, rather than solely developing them internally.

Rokid Global AI Agent Development Platform UI

“JAPAN, IN SIGHT”: Rokid’s Localization Strategy for the Japanese Market

Another significant theme of the announcement was Rokid’s strategy for the Japanese market. Rokid positions Japan as a key market and is advancing localization efforts beyond just Japanese language support and product sales. This includes data management, AI service infrastructure, privacy protection, and fostering developer and creator communities.

Japanese User Data to Be Stored Domestically from September 2026

Starting in September 2026, Rokid will implement a system to store all Japanese user data within Japan. This local operation in Japan also aims to reduce AI dialogue response times to under 200 milliseconds, ensuring a more natural and smooth interaction with AI. By adapting not only language but also AI responses, data management, privacy, and service infrastructure to the Japanese market, Rokid seeks to build an environment where Japanese users can use AI glasses with greater peace of mind.

Announcement of Japanese user data storage in Japan

Privacy Protection for the AI Glasses Era

For AI glasses equipped with cameras and microphones to become widespread in daily life, sufficient consideration for the privacy of both users and those around them is essential. Rokid positions privacy protection as one of its key design principles:

  • User Management of Captured Data: Photos and videos recorded locally with the AI glasses are managed by the user on the device itself or a smartphone, without being uploaded to Rokid’s servers.

  • Camera Indicator and Anti-Concealment Mechanism: An indicator light illuminates when the camera is in use, allowing those nearby to clearly see that recording is active. An anti-concealment mechanism also prevents intentional hiding of this indicator during recording.

  • End-to-End Encryption: End-to-end encryption is employed to consistently protect user data throughout collection, transfer, and processing.

  • Consideration for Others’ Privacy: When using AI glasses in public spaces, Rokid recommends respecting local laws and rules, as well as considering the intentions of individuals being recorded or shared.

Rokid is committed to creating an environment where both users and those around them can use AI glasses with confidence, alongside their convenience.

Privacy protection features for Rokid Ai Glasses

Rokid Glasses Dedicated “Bluetooth Ring” to Be Released in Japan

Rokid also announced the “Bluetooth Ring,” a dedicated controller designed to enhance the operational experience of Rokid Glasses. This ring-shaped device worn on the finger features left and right buttons and a central scroll wheel for operations such as selection, back, and scrolling. In addition to taking photos and shortcut operations, it allows users to control information displayed in their field of view without looking at their hands when using a teleprompter.

  • Price: 3,990 JPY (tax included)

  • Release Date: Late September 2026

  • Availability: Rokid Japan Official Online Shop

Rokid Ai Glasses Style Dedicated Portable Charging Case Also Announced

As an accessory for the Rokid Ai Glasses Style, a portable charging case that supports both storage and charging has been announced. It allows users to store and carry the Style, as well as recharge it multiple times on the go.

  • Price: 12,990 JPY (tax included)

Portable charging case for Rokid Ai Glasses Style

“Creator Program” for Co-creation with Japanese Creators and Developers

Rokid will launch a “Creator Program” in the Japanese market to foster new ways of utilizing AI glasses and generating content. Existing Rokid users, as well as creators who do not own a product, can apply for free loaner sample units. This program aims to drive the creation of Japan-originated use cases in collaboration with users, developers, and partner companies.

“Leave Nobody Behind”

Rokid champions the motto “Leave Nobody Behind,” striving to make AI and AR technology accessible to more people in their daily lives. As part of this initiative, the presentation highlighted how AI glasses can support communication for users with hearing impairments.

“This is for everyone. This is for everyday.”

"Leave Nobody Behind" slogan

About Rokid Smart AI Glasses

Rokid Smart AI Glasses

The Rokid Smart AI Glasses are spatial display smart glasses that combine AI and AR. Their main functions include multi-language real-time translation, AI search, AI meeting minutes, FPV recording, AR navigation, and voice assistance. They are designed for use in a wide range of scenarios, including daily life, travel, business, education, and creative production. With a lightweight design for extended wear, they offer an “AI experience completed within the field of view,” distinct from smartphones or PCs.

About Rokid

Established in 2014, Rokid is a global technology company in the fields of augmented reality (AR) and AI. Guided by the concept of “smart glasses that naturally connect people and technology,” Rokid is committed to developing products where intelligence seamlessly integrates into daily life. Currently, Rokid provides products and solutions to consumers, developers, and businesses in over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Rokid positions AI glasses as the next-generation interface, aiming to create new user experiences by combining AI, AR, cloud technology, and a developer ecosystem.

Rokid Official Sites and Social Media

About Futuremodel Co., Ltd.

Futuremodel Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the development and sales of IoT device terminals and related accessories. Starting from mobile device manufacturing, the company leverages its design capabilities and user-centric approach cultivated through planning and development of smartphone accessories to offer products such as the “NichePhone” series and the monitoring service “Mamo Search.” Futuremodel serves as Rokid’s official general distributor in Japan, responsible for sales, distribution, and establishing customer support systems.

  • Company Name: Futuremodel Co., Ltd.

  • Established: September 11, 2009

  • Representative: Ryo Kyoku, Representative Director and President

  • Location: Shinjuku Front Tower 28F, 2-21-1 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0074

  • Business Activities: Development and sales of IoT device terminals and related accessories

  • Official Website: https://www.futuremodel.co.jp/

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