AR you ready? Rokid’s smart glasses stole the show at CES 2025

From glasses that project mini desktop AR displays to ones with a 300-inch virtual screen, Rokid showed off some pretty innovative glasses at CES 2025. Gadget Flow was there to see it, and we're weighing in!

Rokid’s AR Spatial glasses were made for gaming!

More than any previous year, Smart glasses rocked the showroom floor at CES 2025. As attendees, our team saw and tried more glasses with ChatGTP-like integrations and auto-changing tint than we could process. And that’s pretty exciting! By far, our favorite smart eyewear booth was Rokid. An innovator in AR solutions, Rokid smart glasses showcased a slew of new innovations: the AR Spatial, Rokid Glasses, and Smart Tour Solutions.

We tried on the Rokid Glasses and experienced its mini desktop-like display. We were blown away by the Rokid AR Spatial’s built-in myopia adjustment. And who wouldn’t be impressed by Smart Tour Solutions, an AR product that transforms museums and other landmarks into immersive and interactive experiences?

Want to see what’s in store for smart glasses and AR tech this year? Keep reading for our synopsis of Rokid at CES 2025.

Rokid AR Spatial…for gaming?

The best gaming headsets our team encountered at CES were—drum roll, please—a pair of AR glasses, the AR Spatial. We loved their integrated myopia and pupillary adjustment features—they adapted so well to our team members who wear perscription glasses. The massive 300-inch display appeared clearer and was more comfortable to look at than many of the headsets we’ve tried before, which was a relief!

Rokid says the glasses are also great for watching blockbuster movies. We didn’t get the chance to test that on the floor, but I can only imagine watching my current series—Shōgun—on a 300-inch screen with glasses perfectly attuned to my nearsightedness. The costumes and scenery would be breathtaking!

Rokid Glasses–a mini desktop display

I’ve dreamed of having truly intelligent smart glasses—the kind that can answer my questions and make dinner reservations while I walk—for the better part of the a decade. With the Rokid Glasses, I think we’re getting closer.

Lightweight and thin, you could mistake the Rokid Glasses for a regular pair of specs. They are comfortable and easy to wear for long periods. But its most notable feature is its ability to project a heads-up display while you’re on the move. It can translate languages in real-time and has a built-in AI assistant. It even has a camera that recognizes objects and provides real-time navigation. They’re smart, for smart glasses.

As someone who travels frequently, I see huge potential here. The translation features alone would make my trips more worthwhile—I could interact more with the locals and have a better idea of what I’m ordering at restaurants. The real-time navigation, too, would be lifesaver in any new city.

AI & AR tourism with Rokid’s Smart Tour Solution

I’m passionate about travel, but I realize I probably won’t make it to all of my bucket-list destinations. That’s where Rokid’s Smart Tour Solutions technology comes in. Built into a pair of AR glasses and running on Rokid’s proprietary YodaOS-Master tech, this product aims to create “engaging journeys.”

The technology takes users on excursions to places like the Forbidden City or the Louvre and they don’t even have to leave their living room. The experiences are immersive and informative—almost you’ll feel like you’re walking in these locations.

Rokid told us to expect other features, too, like holographic guides, entertainment, and virtual reenactments. I can only say that, with options like these, I’d save a fortune on air travel. But it goes to show you where AR technology is headed and what we can hopefully expect in the future.

Final thoughts on Rokid’s 2025 smart glasses

Rokid’s 2025 CES exhibit was nothing short of exciting. With innovations like the Rokid Spatial AR and Rokid Glasses, I’m more enthusiastic about smart glasses than I was a year ago. These products are user friendly and offer some really interesting features.

However, I’m not sure how necessary most people will find them. While the Rokid Glasses make perfect sense to me, most people probably don’t need live translations in their day-to-day life. And, while I’d love to watch Shōgun on the Rokid Spatial AR, I probably wouldn’t fork over $698 for the privilege.

I believe we will see more great-quality AR glasses entering the market in the coming years. However, the most high-tech versions will be limited to the gaming and business sectors. In the meantime, I will keep hoping for those smart glasses that can make dinner reservations on the go.