KiWear and Qualcomm Debut Smart Ring for Intuitive AI Glass Interaction at AWE USA 2025

KiWear Unveils Smart Ring Input Solution for AI Glasses in Collaboration with Qualcomm at AWE USA 2025 LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KiWear, Inc. today announced a reference design for a smart ring input solution during Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.’s opening keynote at AWE USA 2025. The smart ring is designed to work seamlessly with smart glasses and AI glasses, addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the industry: intuitive and discreet user interaction. This collaboration is expected to significantly aid OEMs in developing interactive solutions for AI smart glass partners. According to industry analysts, global smart glasses shipments surged by 210% year-over-year, and this trend is projected to continue with a 60% year-over-year growth in 2025. The market is anticipated to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 60% through 2029, reflecting the increasing demand for advanced wearable technology. Ziad Asghar, Senior Vice President and General Manager of XR at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., commented, “Qualcomm Technologies is driving the AI glasses industry forward with our Snapdragon® XR Platforms. KiWear’s smart ring, which features algorithms co-developed with us, is an ideal input device for smart glasses and AI glasses. This new reference design will help OEMs deliver solutions that support intuitive and subtle gesture-based interactions for the rapidly expanding category of AI smart glasses.” Chris Shi, Founder and CEO of KiWear, Inc., expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to collaborate with industry leaders like Qualcomm to develop next-generation input solutions for both AI and XR technology. Our goal is to enhance the user experience and make smart glasses more accessible and user-friendly.” Leading Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Innovations KiWear is a pioneer in HCI innovations, focusing on creating user-friendly and intuitive interactions between humans and machines. Founded in April 2025, the company is based in Delaware and specializes in multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DoF) controllers, smart rings, and wearables. Their team comprises leading computer vision scientists, AI/XR integration experts, and hardware/software innovators, ensuring end-to-end solutions from concept to mass production. KiWear has partnered with six of the world’s top 10 consumer electronics companies, providing them with exclusive, cutting-edge solutions. The company's R&D hubs in Shanghai and Beijing, along with its U.S. headquarters, allow it to work closely with some of the largest technology conglomerates to enable natural HCI for next-generation XR and AI products. Conference Attendees Can Experience the Technology Conference participants can try out KiWear’s smart ring and watch technologies at the Qualcomm Technologies booth (Booth 209) during AWE USA 2025. These demonstrations will showcase how the smart ring integrates seamlessly with smart glasses, highlighting its potential to enhance user experiences. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon-branded products are produced by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.