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The smart glasses market has been somewhat limited in Australia, with Meta having almost free reign. But at an event in Sydney today, Chinese wearables brand Rokid officially launched in Australia with its latest AI smart glasses.
The flagship Rokid Glasses weigh just 49g and squeeze dual-eye Micro-LED displays, a 12MP first-person camera, open-ear speakers and a four-mic array into a frame that looks like a regular pair of glasses.
IPX4 water resistance means a bit of rain won't end the day, and a magnetic clip-on system supports prescription and astigmatism lenses, so the glasses aren't limited to people with perfect vision.
What sets Rokid apart from Meta's Ray-Bans is an open approach to AI. Rokid Glasses are among the first smart glasses to support multiple large language models, including Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, so you're not locked into a single ecosystem.
Real-time translation across 89 languages with live subtitles is another feature that puts the hardware in a different category to anything currently available locally.
Users can capture hands-free photos and 1680P video, ask the AI assistant questions on the go, receive notifications, and access voice-controlled navigation and AR overlays.
The platform is backed by more than 30,000 registered XR developers building experiences across productivity, translation, accessibility and entertainment, which suggests the app ecosystem has more substance than the typical day-one launch promises.
Privacy is the obvious question that follows any camera-equipped glasses into a public space. Rokid addresses this with a recording indicator light that activates when the camera is in use, similar to the approach Meta takes with the Ray-Bans.
Whether that's enough is yet to be seen given how young the entire category is.
The Australian lineup also includes two companion products.
Rokid AR Spatial is focused on an augmented reality experience, with 3D cinema, spatial media capture and console gaming at the forefront.
The Rokid Glasses Neo is a more minimal version of the premium AI glasses with swappable lenses in six colours. It's focused on audio, comfort and AI voice interaction.
"Australia is an important market for us as consumers increasingly look for technology that feels intuitive, immersive and human-centred," said Zoro Shao, Global General Manager at Rokid. "This launch represents more than introducing a product. It is about opening a new chapter for AI-powered interaction and spatial computing in the region."
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 49g |
| Display | Dual-eye Micro-LED |
| Camera | 12MP first-person, 1680P video |
| Audio | Open-ear speakers, 4-mic array |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (splash resistant) |
| AI models | Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT |
| Translation | 89 languages with live subtitles |
| Prescription support | Yes, via magnetic clip-on lens system |
| RRP | $1,099 (pre-order: $999 until 8 June 2026) |
Pricing and availability
Rokid Glasses are available to pre-order now at rokidstore.com.au for $999, saving $100 off the standard RRP.
The pre-order price is live until 8 June 2026 and includes a free battery capsule and clip-on sunglass.
Full retail at the standard RRP of $1,099 opens from 9 June 2026. Availability through authorised local retailers is expected to be confirmed in the coming months.
I've got a pair of the AI glasses here to review, so stay tuned for detailed impressions in the coming weeks.
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