Exclusive | 40g AI Glasses Housing Three Chips? Xingyi Intelligent Unveils World's First MTK + BES + Voice Chip Collaborative Architecture

Recently, XR Vision Studio founder Light held a remote conversation with Mr. Jiao Jian, Sales Director for the domestic market at Xingyi Intelligent. The following is the English translation of their written interview. The original Chinese article was published on the XR VISION PRO WeChat Official Account under the title: "独家 | 40g 眼镜塞进三颗芯片？形意智能全球首发MTK+恒玄+语音芯片协同架构"

The full text focuses on the following discussions:

1. Since the second half of 2024, the AI smart glasses market has been booming. How do you view this trend?

2. What prompted Xingyi to pivot into the AI glasses field? Did your team already have a technical foundation?

3. How did your existing AR tech experience help support this pivot?

4. It seems Xingyi has always been good at anticipating trends. Is developing AI glasses particularly difficult?

5. What about production? Any special considerations?

6. With major players like Meta, ByteDance, and Alibaba entering the field, how does Xingyi plan to compete?

7. Privacy is a key concern for users. How does Xingyi handle that?

8. When can users expect to try your product?

9. What major changes do you see in the AI glasses space over the next 3 years?

10. For consumers, what matters most when choosing AI glasses?

11. Lastly, could you sum up the future of AI glasses in one sentence?

    
    

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According to research by the XR Vision Studio, the number of AI smart glasses solutions on the market is growing rapidly. There are models using the Qualcomm AR1 chip, such as RayNeo V3 and of now, XR Vision Studio has compiled a list of AI glasses SoC solutions as shown:

From the chart, it's clear that many vendors are using dual-chip, dual-system architectures. Today, we introduce one such innovator — Shenzhen Xingyi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., a company leveraging the MTK + BES2700 combination.

1.      Light: Mr. Jiao, hello! Since the second half of 2024, the AI smart glasses market has been booming. How do you view this trend?

Mr. Jiao: Good afternoon, Light. Indeed, AI glasses are evolving from a concept into a widespread product. Two forces are driving this growth:

1. Users' rising expectations for seamless, intelligent interaction. Today’s consumers seek frictionless smart experiences that deliver services without disrupting their daily lives. For instance, casually asking a question and getting an answer instantly through the glasses.

2. Deep integration into daily life. Voice-interactive scenes have evolved beyond simple Q&A to multimodal interaction. Imagine asking the glasses about an unknown plant and receiving instant identification, or asking about an artifact in a museum and getting an audio guide. AI glasses are no longer cold tools; they are becoming an extension of the user’s brain.

We believe that once AI glasses naturally integrate into daily life, 60% market penetration will only be the starting point of this smart revolution.

2.      Light: What prompted Xingyi to pivot into the AI glasses field? Did your team already have a technical foundation?

Mr. Jiao: This decision was inspired by our participation in the 2024 Optoelectronics Expo. We showcased an AR glasses prototype using diffractive waveguide technology. Surprisingly, many attendees showed more interest in AI glasses without displays, asking: "Do you have something like Meta Ray-Ban, usable in daily life?"

That feedback made us realize consumers might not need complex display functions, but rather a smart assistant that blends into everyday life. So we chose to "simplify" — removing the display module and refocusing our core technologies like mini sensors and environmental awareness toward voice-driven, scenario-based AI glasses.

3.      Light: How did your existing AR tech experience help support this pivot?

Mr. Jiao: Our AR work laid the groundwork for AI glasses development. For example:

• Hardware: We developed 11 types of smart glasses (for surgery, law enforcement, etc.), and gained experience balancing size, performance, and battery life.

• Software: Our environmental sensing system developed for visually impaired users directly optimized our voice scenario recognition system.

• Police-use smart glasses tech was adapted into real-time translation features for consumers.

Compared to traditional consumer electronics companies, we have deeper experience building reliable tech for demanding environments. And seeing giants like Alibaba, ByteDance, and Xiaomi enter this space confirmed the market’s future. Today, we're Vice President Member of Shenzhen AR Technology Association and have participated in national research projects. Our products are forged in the field — from operating rooms to front-line police work.

4.      Light: It seems Xingyi has always been good at anticipating trends. Is developing AI glasses particularly difficult?

Mr. Jiao: Making AI glasses is like "carving details on a tightrope." Essentially, they are miniaturized high-performance smartphones. Achieving clear imaging, quality audio, long battery life, and comfort — all in a glasses form factor — requires careful balancing.

For example, our mass-production model weighs only 40g (10g lighter than similar products) and achieves 8 hours of continuous use. On the imaging side, we benchmarked Meta Ray-Ban and integrated five core algorithms: EIS stabilization, HDR, multi-frame noise reduction, motion detection, and enhanced night mode.

Our audio system was acoustically tuned by a national-level audio research institute, delivering immersive clarity.

We also implemented a 3-chip system: MTK handles video, BES2700 handles audio, and a dedicated voice chip manages wake-word recognition. These chips must work seamlessly across Bluetooth (RTOS) and Android 11 (main system + general AI model). Thanks to our experience with law enforcement eyewear, we achieved reliable multi-system collaboration.

We've also secured several invention patents, covering hardware design, algorithm optimization, and interaction systems — these are the core differentiators of our product.

5.      Light: What about production? Any special considerations?

Mr. Jiao: We're working closely with Cosonic, not just as a manufacturer, but as a strategic partner. Our collaboration merges Xingyi’s design and AI algorithm expertise with Cosonic’s precision manufacturing and quality control, forming a "Tech + Manufacturing + Quality" triangle. This synergy ensures reliable products and represents a shift from rapid iteration to precision innovation. We aim to build a trustworthy consumer experience by defining standards with technology and reinforcing quality through manufacturing.

6.      Light: With major players like Meta, ByteDance, and Alibaba entering the field, how does Xingyi plan to compete?

Mr. Jiao: We're clear about our positioning: we don’t compete directly with giants in the 2C market. Instead, we aim to become the foundational tech layer in the ecosystem. Our strategy is:

• Let the product speak for itself

• Build technological moats around vertical use cases

• Offset traffic disadvantages with ecosystem openness

It’s similar to the early smartphone era: big players validate the market, not threaten it. Their entry helps lower tech barriers and segment demand. IDC predicts 2.75 million AI glasses units will ship in China in 2025 — that tells us the market is real.

For us, this is about "tech democratization" and "use-case segmentation."

• Tech democratization: Giants normalize AI glasses, paving market awareness (e.g. Meta Ray-Ban)

• Segmentation: As consumer-grade models dominate headlines, tailored solutions for niche needs will rise — that’s our sweet spot.

Our three-pronged strategy:

• Hardware mastery: Convert AR design expertise into AI glass innovation

• Scenario slicing: Provide stable core products that partners can adapt for travel, industry, law enforcement, etc.

• Ecosystem fit: Integrate with mainstream AI platforms (like Doubao, DeepSeek) and become their hardware gateway

Many brands approach us because of our six-year, 11-scenario solution library that fills their hardware gaps and shortens time-to-market by 70%. This "underwater capability" is our edge in the age of tech giants.

7.      Light: Privacy is a key concern for users. How does Xingyi handle that?

Mr. Jiao: Privacy is the lifeline of AI glasses. We ensure on-device data processing — encrypting sensor input, anonymizing user behavior, and running AI analysis locally (not via cloud). This satisfies both user needs and data compliance across regions.

8.      Light: When can users expect to try your product?

Mr. Jiao: We're currently in small-batch production, with mass production to follow based on orders.

9.      Light: What major changes do you see in the AI glasses space over the next 3 years?

Mr. Jiao: Three key shifts:

1. Fusion of generative AI and multimodal interaction

2. Lower pricing via mature supply chains

3. Open ecosystems inviting third-party developers

   
   

10.  Light: For consumers, what matters most when choosing AI glasses?

Mr. Jiao: Three tips:

1. Comfort for long wear

2. Practical, not flashy, features

3. Long-term service and ecosystem support

   
   

11.  Light: Lastly, could you sum up the future of AI glasses in one sentence?

Mr. Jiao: They will become the sixth sense for humans — seamlessly linking the physical and digital worlds as an invisible, all-powerful assistant.

Closing: Through the lens of market trends and tech evolution, Xingyi Intelligent demonstrates deep industry experience and foresight. In a competitive landscape dominated by giants, it continues to focus on product excellence and user-driven innovation. Armed with technical edge and ecosystem readiness, Xingyi may well be one of the key players shaping the future of AI glasses.