- XanderGlasses are targeting the 48
million people in the US struggling with hearing loss
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 12,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix®
Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a
leading supplier of AI driven smart glasses, waveguides and
augmented reality (AR) technologies, today announced that Xander™,
a Raleigh, North Carolina-based
company, has placed its largest re-order to date for Vuzix Shield™
smart glasses. This order supports the increasing customer demand
for the XanderGlasses™ solution, a product and software offering
that provides real-time captions to assist people with auditory
disorders.
XanderGlasses utilize Vuzix Shield smart glasses and are ready
to go out of the box. Just push a button, put the glasses on, and
you'll see real-time captions of what other people are saying in
conversations — directly in the user's field of view, facilitating
seamless communication for individuals with hearing challenges.
XanderGlasses are 100% self-contained, designed for ease of use,
they operate with a simple 'on' and 'off' function and do not
require a smartphone or cloud connectivity, ensuring reliability
and privacy. This makes them suitable for various environments,
including home, work, and public spaces. The lenses have full UV
protection, and meet the highest safety standards, ANSI Z87.1
certification.
"With 48 million people in the U.S. experiencing hearing loss, a
number that continues to rise, XanderGlasses empower individuals to
'see' what others are saying," explains Alex Westner, Co-Founder and CEO of Xander. "Our
team has worked closely with individuals at all stages of hearing
loss to develop a simple and reliable solution that meets
real-world needs."
"As hearing loss affects a growing segment of the global
population, including veterans, those exposed to prolonged noise,
and aging individuals, innovative solutions like XanderGlasses can
make a significant impact," said Paul
Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. "By combining Vuzix
Shield smart glasses with Xander's powerful embedded voice
captioning software, we are addressing a significant need. We look
forward to supporting Xander as they scale their solution this year
and beyond."
About Xander
Xander is a Raleigh, North
Carolina-based startup that uses augmented reality to
enhance in-person conversations and strengthen human connections.
Xander's first product is the XanderGlasses solution, which turns
the Vuzix Shield into captioning glasses for the millions of people
with hearing challenges seeking alternatives to hearing aids.
XanderGlasses are lightweight, comfortable smart glasses that
accurately translate speech to text in real-time, displaying
captions of in-person conversations. In addition to receiving a
Catalyst Award from the National Academy of Medicine, Xander's
captioning glasses were a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree in the
category of Accessibility & Aging Tech. XanderGlasses are
available in the U.S. as a direct pre-order from Xander. U.S.
Veterans can connect with their local V.A. audiology team to learn
more about availability. For general inquiries about Xander, visit
https://www.xanderglasses.com/
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
AI-powered Smart Glasses, Waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR)
technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical,
defense and consumer markets. The Company's products include
head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices
that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience,
provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented
reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display
engines. Vuzix holds more than 425 patents and patents pending and
numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted
displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company
has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation
for the years 2005 to 2024 and several wireless technology
innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public
company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix
website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities
laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate
to Vuzix Smart Glasses, our business relationship, future business
orders and opportunities with Xander and its customers, and among
other things the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR
display industry. They are generally identified by words such as
"believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should" and similar
expressions. Readers should not place undue reliance on such
forward-looking statements, which are based upon the Company's
beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release. The
Company's actual results could differ materially due to risk
factors and other items described in more detail in the "Risk
Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and
applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be
obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and
developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change.
The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to
update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of
changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this
release, except as required by applicable law.
Vuzix Media and Investor Relations Contact:
Ed McGregor, Director of Investor
Relations,
Vuzix
Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel:
(585) 359-5985
Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com
www.vuzix.com
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