How AI glasses can make you more productive at work

Key takeaways 

• AI glasses make you more productive at work by removing the need to look at your smartphone so regularly
• AI glasses can improve daily workflow by recording training videos for on-site activities
• Smart AI specs transcribe meetings, highlighting differentiated speakers and sending actions
• Smart glasses can also take pictures of key documents for quick recall
• On-demand AI assistance for information is a key benefit of AI glasses

Why are AI glasses useful for work?

AI glasses can support workplace productivity by reducing the need to reach for a smartphone while functioning as an assistant in the background. This can help reduce interruptions and allow users to stay present during important working moments.

A recent study from the University of California found that workplace interruptions can have a significant impact on productivity, with workers taking an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to return to a task after an interruption. Reducing the need to regularly reach for and interact with a smartphone can help limit unnecessary task switching and allow users to stay focused on what they’re doing.

AI glasses can help by providing access to commonly used features without requiring users to continually reach for another device. They are also designed to be lightweight and comfortable for extended wear, at under 50g, with good battery life. When it comes to VIVE Eagle, when it is time to recharge, they can charge from completely depleted to 80% in under 25 minutes, making it possible to recharge during a lunch break.

The benefits of AI glasses at work will depend on your role and how you spend your day. For someone frequently moving between locations or attending multiple meetings, having access to an AI assistant that can support tasks such as note-taking, transcription, scheduling, and information retrieval can help streamline everyday workflows.

Similarly, if your work involves regular site visits or frequently reaching for a phone or tablet to document information through photos or videos, having quick access to a built-in camera can make capturing that information more convenient and efficient.

AI glasses may be less useful for someone who spends most of the day at a desk and rarely needs hands-free access to information, documentation, or AI assistance. Ultimately, their value as a workplace tool will depend on how well their features fit into the user’s particular workflow.

Why AI glasses make you more productive

Smart AI glasses can handle tasks that commonly make people reach for a phone, allowing them to start their handset out of sight. A study of cognitive performance in the workplace found those that had their smartphone visible on the desk were 11.2% less productive.

So as smartphones contribute to ‘brain drain’, using AI glasses takes away the need to constantly look down at a screen and causes the brain to switch context, which disrupts deep flow work. 

Using audio-only glasses (those without an inbuilt display) means the user's eyes are not flooded with notifications - instead, the wearer can simply ask questions of AI, use note-taking features or capture important documents without the potential distraction of turning on a smartphone.  

Comparison table

Smartphone AI glasses

Interaction

Visuals User generally looks at a screen to interact User stays with normal field of view, no distractions

Mental load High - presence of smartphone requires willpower to resist Low - no distractions, only used when called upon for specific tasks

Workflow disruption High - unlocking and navigating apps distracts Low - glasses can play music to stay in flow state

Context switching High - personal notifications mixed with work tasks Low - updates only given when requested by user

Social barrier Looking at a screen can draw attention away, implies disinterest Certain features can be used while maintaining eye contact

How to use AI glasses to become more productive at work 

Using AI glasses instead of a smartphone at work allows the user to be present and attentive without losing the connectivity that helps them get things done.

Studies show that simply having your phone on your desk at work makes you 11% less productive - but there are times when we need access to our smart device to complete tasks.

AI glasses act as a bridge. Instead of needing to break focus to check a phone, using smart spectacles allows the user to both appear present while retaining access to things like note taking, information gathering and logging important facts.

Note taking

Note taking is one of the most powerful things you can do with AI glasses. You can begin taking notes* in a meeting with a simple voice command, and remain present with those in the room.

1. Use your wake phrase to start the AI notetaking on your glasses, or press the dedicated AI button
2. Begin recording - the inbuilt directional microphones will be able to discern different speakers
3. When the meeting has finished, the recording will be sent securely to the cloud for transcription
4. Full transcripts of the session will be sent to your phone, broken up by speaker, with actions to share with attendees

Of course, there are multiple smartphone apps that can do the same thing, or dedicated devices that can be placed on the table with the sole function of recording a meeting. However, these lack the convenience of note-taking with AI glasses.

*Before recording or transcribing any meeting or conversation, users are responsible for obtaining any consent required by applicable law and complying with applicable workplace policies. Users should also ensure they are authorized to record, capture, upload, or process confidential, proprietary, personal, or otherwise restricted information. 

Instant AI assistance

AI glasses come enabled with a direct connection to LLMs - and studies have shown that generative AI support can improve a highly-skilled worker’s performance by nearly 40% compared to those that don’t use it.AI glasses that combine both an onboard LLM with third-party platforms, such as OpenAI GPT and Google Gemini, give the best of both worlds.

The onboard AI assistant is able to quickly perform instructions - such as identifying objects through the camera or answering questions - while the third party options can handle more complex tasks. 

For instance, if you need to perform quick calculations without a calculator or computer in front of you, it’s much quicker to ask the assistant in the glasses. If you need deeper research, such as understanding a new topic quickly, handing the task off to a larger AI model can achieve the goal without needing to fire up a different browser window or get out a smartphone.

* As with all generative AI tools, responses may be incomplete or inaccurate, so important information should be independently reviewed or verified before relying on it

Memory recall

Your AI glasses can be used to save memories that you can ask to be recalled at a later date.

 This can be through your voice, where you dictate information that needs to be remembered - such as lists of things to relay to a client, or documents to review at a later date through the camera. 

1. Use your wake word, or press the button, to start up your AI Assistant
2. Ask your AI glasses to perform the task, such as ‘Remember this document’ or ‘remember this list of information to tell the client later
3. When needed, ask your AI assistant to remember the key information, and have it relayed back
4. Later, open up your smartphone app to review or delete memories at a later date

When using memory features for work, users should follow their organization's policies regarding confidential, proprietary, personal, privileged, or otherwise restricted information and should only capture or store information they are authorized to process using the service.

Live streaming

AI glasses with cameras let you record video and stream it on services like YouTube or Twitch, and these can be used to share off-site video with people back in an office.

Before recording or livestreaming, users should obtain any permissions or consents required by applicable law and workplace policies and take care not to capture confidential information, restricted areas, or individuals who should not be recorded.

To start a live stream, you’ll need to configure the service first:

1. Open your connected AI glasses app on your smartphone, and choose your live streaming platform
2. Log in, connecting the services with your AI glasses
3. Once in position, press the AI button or instruct your smart glasses to Live Stream, sending the URL to those in another location
4. They’ll be able to see your view live, and can give feedback or tips shared through the inbuilt open-ear speakers