Infographic: The Mechanics Behind Google Glass

Google Glass is a small device that packs a lot of technical savvy, but how does it work? Today’s infographic from illustrator Martin Missfeldt reveals the beautiful mechanics behind the new eye-wear.

Missfeldt uses Google’s various patents on the device for his analysis, and suggests that:

Google Glass contains a mini-projector, which projected the layer via a clever, semi-transparent prism directly on the retina in the eye. Because of this the image, even though it is so close to the eye, is sharp and clear.

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