In today’s rapidly advancing technological world, innovations in payment methods have never stopped. From cash transactions to card payments, and now to the dominant mobile payments, each revolution has deeply transformed the way people live. Now, with the strong collaboration between Rokid and Alipay, a groundbreaking breakthrough has been made in the payment industry – the world’s first smart glasses with payment functionality, Rokid Glasses, has officially been launched. Built-in with Alipay’s “Look-to-Pay” feature, it opens a new chapter in convenient payments.
Innovative Payment Experience, Beyond Imagination
At the Rokid & Alipay New Product Launch and Media Experience event on June 17, Rokid Glasses smart glasses made a stunning debut. This all-functional smart glasses, designed for all-day wear, has become the world’s first smart glasses to enable payments. With its innovative payment feature, it has successfully attracted global attention.
The payment process of Rokid Glasses is simple beyond imagination. When the user wears it, they just need to say “Rokid, pay XX yuan,” and the glasses will quickly use its 12-megapixel camera and Alipay’s advanced intelligent scanning algorithm to automatically scan the Alipay payment code. Afterward, the user just says “Confirm payment,” and the entire payment process is instantly completed, with payment details clearly displayed on the glasses’ screen. There is no need to dig out a phone, worry about it not being nearby, or struggle with free hands – it truly delivers a convenient, efficient payment experience anytime, anywhere.
Imagine this: during the morning rush hour, you’re in a crowded street, and you need to buy breakfast. In the past, you might have had to scramble through your pockets or bag to pull out your phone, unlock the screen, open the payment app, and complete the scan. But now, with Rokid Glasses, you just need to issue a voice command, and in seconds, the payment is done, allowing you to casually pick up your breakfast and continue walking. At the market, where your hands are covered in dirt and it’s inconvenient to touch your phone? With Rokid Glasses, you can “look to pay” and avoid getting your phone dirty, completing the payment with ease. Riding a bike and unable to take out your phone to pay? Rokid Glasses allows you to “look to pay” and get it done in seconds. Even for people with disabilities, the payment convenience offered by Rokid Glasses is of great significance, greatly improving their independence and convenience.
Multiple Security Safeguards, Ensuring Payment Security
Security is always a core concern in the payment field. While Rokid Glasses pursues ultimate convenience, it does not compromise on payment security.
The “Look-to-Pay” feature is designed with multiple layers of security. First, enabling this feature and initiating each payment requires the user to operate it personally, ensuring that no one else can misuse it. During the payment process, the system adopts a multi-factor authentication solution based on voiceprint recognition. Each person’s voiceprint is unique, just like fingerprints, offering a high level of identification accuracy. By accurately recognizing and verifying the user’s voiceprint, the system ensures that the payment instruction is genuinely coming from the user. Additionally, the system performs real-time security risk assessments for each transaction, taking protective measures immediately when any anomalies are detected to safeguard the user’s funds.
Moreover, Rokid Glasses also integrates Alipay’s robust multi-dimensional risk control system, providing comprehensive protection across the smart glasses device and the payment process. Alipay also solemnly guarantees “instant compensation for theft,” offering users peace of mind while enjoying the convenience of payments through smart glasses.
Expanding Application Scenarios, Enjoying an Intelligent Life
Currently, the “Look-to-Pay” feature has already been widely implemented in various high-frequency scenarios in daily life. Whether shopping at supermarkets, convenience stores, dining at restaurants, or making payments for transportation and utility bills, Rokid Glasses can provide users with convenient payment services and supports small amount payments without a password, further improving payment efficiency.
And this is just the beginning. Rokid and Alipay are not satisfied with their current achievements. Both parties have formulated an ambitious development blueprint and plan to further expand more convenient life service scenarios. In the near future, when driving out of a parking lot, you will simply need to quickly “look to” the parking lot’s QR code with Rokid Glasses to automatically complete the payment, without having to stop to wait for manual payment or scan a code, greatly saving time and improving travel efficiency. Using the smart glasses’ voice function, you will also be able to quickly complete tasks like phone recharges, utility bill payments, and more, without needing to open a computer or phone to log in and make the payments.
Additionally, functions like voice-based taxi booking and ordering food at restaurants are expected to be integrated. When you want to hail a taxi, you just need to say your destination, and the glasses will automatically call a ride, completing the payment once you reach your destination. In a restaurant, you can easily place an order through voice commands, and after dining, quickly make the payment, making the entire consumption process smoother and more efficient. Not only that, Rokid Glasses will also add your purchase needs to your schedule, helping you better manage your life and truly experience an intelligent lifestyle.
Broad Market Prospects, New Opportunities for Industry Development
The launch of Rokid Glasses with built-in payment functionality marks an important milestone in the development of the smart glasses industry. It not only brings users an unprecedented convenient payment experience but also greatly expands the use cases for smart glasses, bridging the gap from simply “looking” to deeply “using,” allowing smart glasses to truly integrate into all aspects of people’s lives. At the same time, the payment function has become one of the core capabilities of smart glasses, which will trigger a larger chain reaction, injecting strong momentum into the prosperity of the smart glasses industry ecosystem.
From market feedback, Rokid Glasses has received enthusiastic praise from consumers. Currently, global orders have exceeded 250,000 units, with deliveries scheduled to begin at the end of June. This outstanding market performance fully proves the strong demand and high recognition from consumers for innovative tech products. With continuous technological advancements and the expansion of application scenarios, smart glasses are expected to become an indispensable payment terminal in people’s daily lives, just like smartphones, and play an important role in the payment field.
However, the promotion and popularization of new technologies are rarely smooth. As a completely new payment method, smart glasses payments face challenges during development. For example, consumer acceptance and trust in smart glasses payments will take time to cultivate. Some consumers may still have doubts about this emerging payment method, worrying about payment security and privacy concerns. In addition, the widespread adoption of smart glasses payments requires the cooperation and support of merchants. Only when more merchants accept and support this payment method can its full potential be realized.
Nevertheless, the collaboration between Rokid and Alipay to launch the “Look-to-Pay” feature has undoubtedly pointed the way for the future development of the payment field. It shows us the infinite possibilities brought about by the deep integration of technology and life, and fills us with expectations for a more convenient and intelligent future. With the joint efforts of Rokid, Alipay, and the entire industry, smart glasses payments are bound to usher in a brighter future, bringing more surprises and conveniences to people’s lives. Let us wait and see, and witness the continuous deepening of this payment revolution and the full arrival of the new era of intelligent living.
