Following this announcement, Alipay’s digital payment technology and multidimensional risk control solutions will be integrated into Rokid’s AR glasses, offering a secure and efficient payment process for customers in China. The product rollout is scheduled to begin in June 2025.
Both companies will continue to prioritize meeting customer needs while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Details of the Partnership
Integrating payment functions into AR glasses aims to provide a streamlined and intuitive commerce experience for both customers and businesses. This technology is expected to facilitate transactions through gestures or just looking at products, reducing friction in both physical and digital shopping environments.
The development will also support interactive product discovery. Users can access real-time information, try on products virtually, and receive personalized recommendations without needing a smartphone or wallet. For businesses, this initiative offers an optimized method of engaging customers via immersive experiences and location-specific offers.
Equipping Rokid Glasses with payment capabilities will offer users a smoother and more intuitive experience, potentially accelerating the integration of AI glasses into the payments industry.
To use Alipay-enabled AR glasses, customers must link their Alipay account through the Rokid app and enable voice verification. The glasses will scan merchant QR codes for transactions; clients confirm by voice, with payment details displayed on the display screen.
Advantages include faster transaction completion compared to phone-based QR payments and eliminating the need to handle the process using a smartphone.