xMEMS Labs, a global leader in solid-state MEMS speaker technology, announced that its Cowell MEMS tweeter has been successfully used in a breakthrough AI sports eyewear product from Chinese hardware startup BleeqUp, and the product is now in mass production. This important milestone not only marks the first commercial use of a MEMS tweeter in AI eyewear, but also underscores the growing momentum of xMEMS in the rapidly expanding AI eyewear market.
1. Innovative audio architecture to create an immersive outdoor listening experience
BleeqUp's new AI sports glasses feature a unique 2-way audio architecture within each of their arms. The architecture combines traditional dynamic woofers for low-frequency sounds, while pairing them with Cowell MEMS tweeters to deliver a high-frequency clarity, crisp treble detail, and increased speech intelligibility. The result is a richer, more immersive audio experience for outdoor riders, as well as enhanced resistance to wind noise, while allowing the wearer's ears to remain aware of the sounds of their surroundings to ensure safe travel.
Steven Bentley, vice president of global sales at xMEMS Labs, said, "xMEMS is proud to power the next generation of AI wearables. The successful integration of the Cowell tweeter with BleeqUp glasses demonstrates the high-fidelity performance of our MEMS loudspeakers. "We're excited to help more companies accelerate their time-to-market with compact, high-performance audio solutions for AI glasses."
Pictured: Cowell MEMS tweeters power the world's first AI sports glasses
2. The ultra-miniaturized design breaks through the physical limits of traditional speakers
The Cowell tweeter is astonishingly thin and lightweight, measuring just 1 millimeter thick and weighing only 56 milligrams, a fraction of what traditional coil-based loudspeakers can do. Such a small and lightweight design gives designers a great deal of creative freedom to create thinner, lighter, and sleeker AI glasses without sacrificing audio quality. With the rapid development of AI eyewear, which includes real-time translation, personal assistants, and contextual information overlays, the need for high-quality, low-profile speakers that provide excellent audio while keeping the wearer aware of their surroundings has never been greater.
According to IDC, the global smart glasses market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 22% through 2028, driven by advancements in AI processing technology, improved battery efficiency, and consumer demand for a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds. Audio is a key component of the smart glasses experience, and traditional speakers are often too large, too heavy, or consume too much power, making it difficult to meet modern designs and user expectations.
3. The next-generation full-range solution Sycamore leads the trend of minimalist design
The debut of the Cowell tweeter in AI glasses sets the stage for xMEMS' upcoming Sycamore loudspeakers. Sycamore is the next generation of full-range MEMS speakers from xMEMS, covering all audio frequencies (including bass, midrange and treble) with a single 1mm thin driver, eliminating the need for a 2-way system. Compared to traditional coil speakers, Sycamore is 70% thinner and 90% lighter, allowing the wearer to enjoy all-day comfort while also opening up the possibility for a more streamlined eyewear design.
Now that the Cowell tweeter is in production and Sycamore is on the horizon, xMEMS is making its mark in the smart wearable audio space with its blueprint for solid-state audio tailored specifically for AI glasses. xMEMS invites AR/VR, AI, and wearables manufacturers from around the world to collaborate and shape the future of spatial audio and hearable devices with MEMS speaker innovations.
The collaboration between xMEMS and BleeqUp is not only a major breakthrough in audio technology for smart wearable devices, but also a new vitality for the development of the entire AI eyewear market. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous growth of market demand, we have reason to believe that xMEMS will play a more important role in the field of smart wearable audio in the future, bringing more innovative and high-quality listening experiences to users.
