Jakarta, INTI – Samsung is deepening its commitment to developing AI-powered wearable devices. After introducing the Galaxy Ring its first smart ring earlier this year, the South Korean tech giant is now exploring other smart accessories such as earrings, necklaces, and smart glasses.
This move is part of Samsung's strategy to create more personal and functional technology that enables users to perform everyday tasks and communicate without relying on their smartphones. While no official launch date has been announced yet, this initiative signals a new direction for Samsung’s wearable innovation in the AI era.
Smart Earrings and Necklaces as the Next Innovation Targets
According to Won-joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Samsung’s Mobile Division, the company is currently exploring various wearable form factors. He emphasized that ideal wearable devices should not be carried but naturally worn like rings, earrings, or necklaces.
“We believe wearable devices should be something you wear, not something you carry. They could be worn on the neck, ears, fingers, or face. With the help of AI, these devices can understand voice, motion, and even visual context without needing a screen or manual typing,” said Choi.
AI Technology Drives the Evolution of Screenless Wearables
Advances in AI, which now supports commands through voice and images, are encouraging global tech companies to design screenless devices. Samsung takes a different path from some failed startups that launched standalone AI wearables, such as Humane AI Pin which struggled with performance issues and high costs.
Instead, Samsung opts for a companion device model, similar to its existing Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring. These devices are designed to complement smartphones, not replace them. A similar approach is being applied to their upcoming smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Google under Project Moohan.
Global Trends and Competition in AI Wearables
Samsung is not alone in pursuing the future of AI wearables. Meta, for example, has sold over 2 million units of its smart glasses developed with Ray-Ban since 2023. The Facebook parent company recently acquired a minority stake in Ray-Ban's parent company, EssilorLuxottica, showing its serious interest in this space.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is collaborating with former Apple designer Jony Ive to develop a next-generation AI wearable device expected to debut next year. As competition in this sector heats up, Samsung aims to become a major player with its innovative and user-centered approach.
Conclusion
With the Galaxy Ring as its starting point and smart earrings and necklaces in development, Samsung is setting its sights on creating wearables that are more intuitive, practical, and naturally integrated into daily life. Amid growing global competition and rapid AI advancement, Samsung is preparing to bring technology even closer to the human body without the need to touch a smartphone screen.
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