Meta Aria Gen 2 glasses track eyes, blinks, and pupils, and enable 3D hand and object tracking

Meta has lifted the veil on Aria Gen 2—its latest research-focused smart glasses built to explore the future of AR, AI, and robotics. The glasses are built into a lightweight frame and have upgraded sensors, including a sharper eye-tracking system that reads each eye’s gaze, detects blinks, and pinpoints pupil position. Meta says this tech could help decode where you’re looking and what you intend to do, opening doors to more intuitive interactions between humans and machines.

Aria Gen 2 isn’t just watching your eyes—it’s tracking your hands too. With four computer vision cameras onboard, Meta says the glasses can map hand movements and objects in 3D, helping researchers train robots to handle delicate, high-precision tasks. 

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There’s also a heart-rate sensor tucked into the nosepad and a contact mic designed to pick up clearer audio even in noisy spaces. Rounding it off is an upgraded ambient light sensor that can tell whether you’re indoors or out. The glasses have folding arms and weigh 75 grams. With eight size options, Meta is clearly aiming for a better fit across face types.

Researcher applications will open later this year, as Meta continues laying the groundwork for future wearables—including its Orion AR glasses, a rumoured Oakley collab, and the upcoming “Hypernova” smart specs with built-in displays.