Ray-Ban Meta
[commercial]wearable · food-service · 4 deployments in catalog
AI-augmented framing (deliberate): Recorded as the canonical AI-AUGMENTED (not AI-native) case: these are mainstream EssilorLuxottica eyewear (prescription/sunglasses) with Meta AI layered on as a voice/visual feature ('Hey Meta', look-and-ask). The first-gen Ray-Ban Stories (2021) shipped with cameras/audio and NO AI assistant; Meta AI was added in 2023. AI is an added modality, not the sole interface - distinct from AI-native devices (Humane/Rabbit/Friend)., Verified: Genuinely consumer-available + mainstream: retailed via Ray-Ban, Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, etc., across three shipping tiers (Ray-Ban Meta ~$379, Oakley Meta Vanguard ~$499, Ray-Ban Display $799). Meta + EssilorLuxottica extended the partnership beyond 2030; Meta holds ~5% of EssilorLuxottica., Claimed (company-stated, unaudited): Sales figures - ~7M units in 2025, 'more than tripled' year over year - trace to EssilorLuxottica's earnings statements relayed by CNBC/UploadVR; Meta does not break out glasses units in SEC filings., Category: form_factor=wearable. AI-augmented smart-glasses cohort; the mainstream/commercial-mature anchor of the wearables category (contrast the AI-native startups).
Manufacturer
MetaForm Factor
wearable
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
4
Target Price
$379 (actual sale price)
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Ray-Ban Meta is the line of AI-augmented smart glasses co-developed by Meta and EssilorLuxottica (the Ray-Ban brand owner). The registry records it as the canonical AI-augmented (not AI-native) case: these are mainstream eyewear (prescription lenses or sunglasses) with a camera, open-ear audio, calls, and livestreaming, on top of which Meta AI is layered as a voice and multimodal 'look and ask' feature. The lineage shows the augmentation explicitly: first-gen Ray-Ban Stories (2021) shipped with cameras and audio but no AI assistant; Meta AI was added with the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta (2023, $299); and the 2025 Connect lineup added Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the Ray-Ban Display with an sEMG Neural Band ($799). The glasses are genuinely consumer-available and mainstream at retail, and Meta extended the EssilorLuxottica partnership beyond 2030 (Meta holds about a 5% stake). Reported sales of about 7 million units in 2025 are company-stated (EssilorLuxottica earnings), not independently audited. Maturity=commercial (shipping at scale).
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.meta.com/ai-glasses/ray-ban-meta-skyler-gen-2/
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- manufacturer
- Meta
- deployments count
- 4
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Lineup
- Ray-Ban Stories (2021) -> Ray-Ban Meta (2023, $299) -> Gen 2 (~$379) + Oakley Meta Vanguard + Ray-Ban Display w/ Neural Band ($799) (2025)
- Battery
- 8 h
- Function
- camera, open-ear audio, calls, livestreaming, plus Meta AI voice + multimodal 'look and ask'
- Weight kg
- 0.048
- Form Factor
- wearable AI-augmented smart glasses (eyewear)
- Price
- $299 (Ray-Ban Meta, 2023)
- Production target
- ~7 million units in 2025 (company-stated, unaudited)
- Subscription
- No subscription required; requires Meta account for AI features
Availability and pricing
- price
- $379 (actual sale price) · as of 2026-06-17
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Shipping now
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for Ray-Ban Meta.
Supply chain
- QualcommCOMPUTE / SEMICONDUCTORQualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform -- dedicated smart-glasses SoC; dual ISPs for 12MP camera, AI processing, connectivity
Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform -- dedicated smart-glasses SoC; dual ISPs for 12MP camera, AI processing, connectivity
- EssilorLuxotticaMECHANICAL / CONTRACT MANUFACTURINGEssilorLuxottica EssilorLuxottica frame and optical assembly -- EssilorLuxottica manufactures the complete Ray-Ban Meta physical chassis using Luxottica's proprietary frame tooling and Ray-Ban's heritage form factors (Wayfarer, Headliner, Skyler, Folded); Luxottica integrates the Meta electronics package (speakers, camera, LED indicators, charging contacts) into the frame during production; EssilorLuxottica also supplies the prescription-lens compatible optical system through the Essilor lens division
EssilorLuxottica EssilorLuxottica frame and optical assembly -- EssilorLuxottica manufactures the complete Ray-Ban Meta physical chassis using Luxottica's proprietary frame tooling and Ray-Ban's heritage form factors (Wayfarer, Headliner, Skyler, Folded); Luxottica integrates the Meta electronics package (speakers, camera, LED indicators, charging contacts) into the frame during production; EssilorLuxottica also supplies the prescription-lens compatible optical system through the Essilor lens division
FAQ
What is Ray-Ban Meta?
Ray-Ban Meta is the line of AI-augmented smart glasses co-developed by Meta and EssilorLuxottica (the Ray-Ban brand owner). The registry records it as the canonical AI-augmented (not AI-native) case: these are mainstream eyewear (prescription lenses or sunglasses) with a camera, open-ear audio, calls, and livestreaming, on top of which Meta AI is layered as a voice and multimodal 'look and ask' feature. The lineage shows the augmentation explicitly: first-gen Ray-Ban Stories (2021) shipped with cameras and audio but no AI assistant; Meta AI was added with the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta (2023, $299); and the 2025 Connect lineup added Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the Ray-Ban Display with an sEMG Neural Band ($799). The glasses are genuinely consumer-available and mainstream at retail, and Meta extended the EssilorLuxottica partnership beyond 2030 (Meta holds about a 5% stake). Reported sales of about 7 million units in 2025 are company-stated (EssilorLuxottica earnings), not independently audited. Maturity=commercial (shipping at scale).
How much does Ray-Ban Meta cost?
Ray-Ban Meta is listed at $379 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an actual sale price on record.
Is Ray-Ban Meta actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Ray-Ban Meta is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of Ray-Ban Meta?
Ray-Ban Meta's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Battery: 8 h; Weight: 0.048 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Ray-Ban Meta?
Ray-Ban Meta is made by Meta, based in Menlo Park, California, USA, founded in 2004.
Where is Ray-Ban Meta deployed?
4 verified deployments of Ray-Ban Meta are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States (multiple hotel chains), United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, USA.
Can you buy Ray-Ban Meta?
Ray-Ban Meta is available for purchase - a real sale price is on record (see the pricing section for the figure and its source).
What are alternatives to Ray-Ban Meta?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable wearable robots to Ray-Ban Meta include Synchron Stentrode, Bee AI Wearable, Bee Pioneer, Esper Hand.
How does Ray-Ban Meta compare to Synchron Stentrode?
Ray-Ban Meta and Synchron Stentrode (Synchron · 5 deployments) are both wearable robots on the DEPLOY registry. Ray-Ban Meta has 4 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Ray-Ban Meta a top wearable?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Ray-Ban Meta ranks in roughly the top under 1% of wearable models tracked by the registry.
What is Ray-Ban Meta's maturity stage?
Ray-Ban Meta is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Ray-Ban Meta safe?
Ray-Ban Meta has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What do Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses do?
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature AI assistant, camera, and display capabilities. Meta launched a trio of new AI glasses in 2026 that are cheaper and better than ever, with a new case design and adjustable temple tips. The display glasses variant allows watching YouTube videos directly on the display without VR.
Deployments
- Ray-Ban Meta at Germany, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
Germany, Europe · Jun 1, 2024
- Ray-Ban Meta at Canada, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Canada, USA · Jun 1, 2024
- Ray-Ban Meta at United States (multiple hotel chains)[OPERATIONAL]
United States (multiple hotel chains) · Jun 1, 2024
- Ray-Ban Meta at United Kingdom, Europe[OPERATIONAL]
United Kingdom, Europe · Jun 1, 2024