In a not-so-distant future, every car, building and screen will be what we now consider science fiction technology. Smart glasses are very real, innovating car designs, window technology, and affecting more than just lighting conditions. Their applications will impact the environment and society by better controlling temperature, saving energy and even reducing the incidence of skin cancer. 

 

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Today’s guest is Joe Harary, CEO of Research Frontiers, Inc. In this episode, he explains what makes a smart glass, its development, challenges in manufacturing, and why it will impact the future of humankind. 

 

In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:

What is a smart glass? (2:38)

What makes the SPD glass unique (5:58)

The benefits of smart glass (8:09)

The smart future of architecture (16:42)

Costs and challenges of smart glass (19:41)

The science and development of SPD glass (23:55)

Future applications of smart glass (29:40)

 

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https://www.smartglass.com/

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