Highlights
- Lenskart opens its AI smartglasses platform to Indian developers, aiming to build a full-fledged wearables ecosystem.
- ‘B by Lenskart’ uses Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1, a Sony camera module, and Gemini 2.5 Live AI assistant for voice control, UPI payments, wellness insights, and more.
- Developed entirely in India, the smartglasses are set to launch by December 2025.
Caption – B by Lenskart. (Image credit – Lenskart)
Lenskart is opening up its upcoming AI Smartglasses called ‘B by Lenskart’ to India’s developer community. It is now being viewed as a major step toward creating a local wearables ecosystem. The move gives independent developers and app makers the opportunity to build experiences that integrate AI and camera-based functions across areas like fitness, productivity, entertainment, and food delivery. Here’s all we know so far.
‘B by Lenskart’ – Building India’s Wearables Ecosystem
Through this initiative, Lenskart wants to turn its smartglasses into a developer-friendly platform rather than just a lifestyle gadget. The company’s long-term vision is to create India’s first complete wearables ecosystem, where hardware, software, and AI work together seamlessly under one platform.
The ‘B by Lenskart’ glasses have been developed entirely in India and are expected to hit the market by December 2025. At just 40 grams, they’re around 20% lighter than most comparable models, making them comfortable enough for all-day use.
Caption – Before ‘B by Lenskart,’ the company had introduced Phonic Smart Glasses (shown in the picture). (Image credit- Lenskart)
‘B by Lenskart’ – Key Hardware and AI Capabilities
The smartglasses use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset, the same processor found in several top-tier AR devices. A Sony camera module enables hands-free photo and video capture. Meanwhile, the onboard AI assistant powered by Gemini 2.5 Live handles everything from voice control and live translation to UPI payments and wellness insights.
Lenskart plans to draw on its strong retail presence, data-driven customer insights, and vertically integrated manufacturing to push wider adoption of smartglasses in India. The brand has also invested in XR and AI startups including Ajna Lens, as part of its strategy to build a robust tech stack that supports future innovations in wearable computing.
According to industry projections, the global smartglasses market could be worth USD 4–5 billion by 2030, growing at an estimated 30% CAGR. India is becoming an increasingly important market for next-generation wearables. And Lenskart’s open platform approach could position ‘B by Lenskart as one of the frontrunners in the country’s AI-driven eyewear segment.
FAQs
Q1. What is ‘B by Lenskart’ and why is it significant?
Answer. ‘B by Lenskart’ is an AI-powered smartglasses platform developed in India, now open to developers to help build a local wearables ecosystem integrating hardware, software, and AI.
Q2. What are the key features of the ‘B by Lenskart’ smartglasses?
Answer. They include the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, Sony camera module, and Gemini 2.5 Live AI assistant for voice control, UPI payments, wellness insights, and live translation.
Q3. When will ‘B by Lenskart’ launch in India?
Answer. The smartglasses are expected to hit the Indian market by December 2025, weighing just 40g for all-day comfort.