EssilorLuxottica and Meta Extend Partnership to Shape Future of Smart Eyewear

EssilorLuxottica announced an extended partnership with Meta Platforms, aiming to develop multi-generational smart eyewear products over the next decade. The collaboration, which began in 2019, has already seen significant success with two generations of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses. These products have broken barriers and redefined the wearable market.

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses, blending EssilorLuxottica's industry expertise and Meta's technological advancements, have found widespread acceptance. They are now mainstream in markets including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and several European countries.

Francesco Milleri, CEO of EssilorLuxottica, highlighted the transformative work done with Meta and expressed excitement for future developments in the smart eyewear category. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, emphasized the potential for glasses to become a major technology platform.

The latest Ray-Ban Meta glasses, launched in Fall 2023, feature advanced technology in iconic frames, offering functionalities like calling, photo capturing, music streaming, and livestreaming. Integration with Meta AI in the US and Canada enhances user interaction.