The event offered a look into real-world applications of extended reality, with demos spanning entertainment, fitness, education, and content creation showcasing the growing interest and innovation around smart glasses and immersive tech.
At the event, Savi Soin, Senior Vice President and President of Qualcomm India, spoke about India’s growing role in shaping the future of spatial computing. He noted that smart glasses could soon become as commonplace as smartphones, handling daily tasks through intuitive, AI-powered interfaces.
Soin emphasized the importance of designing devices that are both lightweight and powerful—qualities Qualcomm aims to balance with its Snapdragon platforms. He also highlighted the broader potential of this technology to support digital inclusion—whether by empowering frontline workers, enabling remote education, or improving access in underserved areas.
As Qualcomm expands its focus beyond smartphones, the company continues to invest in spatial computing as a key growth area, aligning its efforts with India’s larger push toward a digitally empowered future.
Speaking at XR Day, Alex Katouzian, Group General Manager of Mobile, Compute & XR (MCX) at Qualcomm Technologies, shared how Snapdragon XR platforms already powering over 100 immersive devices globally are shaping the next phase of computing through MR, VR, and AR.He outlined how AI is becoming integral to the XR experience, with systems increasingly capable of interpreting visual and audio input to deliver more intuitive, context-aware interactions. During the keynote, Katouzian showcased a small language model running entirely on a pair of AI-powered glasses, illustrating how Snapdragon can support AI across cloud, local, and on-device environments.The company also shared updates on its collaboration with Indian eyewear brand Lenskart, which is working on smart glasses powered by Snapdragon chipsets. The partnership signals Qualcomm’s continued push to bring AI-enabled wearables to the Indian market.
