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Business Upturn
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Alipay Enables In-Store Payment Functionality in China for AR Glasses in Collaboration with Rokid to Build Immersive Commerce
Hangzhou, China: Over 250,000 units of Rokid Glasses have already been ordered, integrated with Alipay's digital payment technology for AR glasses. The integration of payments into AR glasses supports a future of seamless, intuitive commerce—enabling instant, gesture-based transactions, immersive product discovery, and new ways for businesses to engage customers. Rokid, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR), today launched Rokid Glasses, its latest AR device. In China, the product supports in-store payments facilitated by Alipay's digital payment technology and multidimensional risk control solution for AR glasses, providing a seamless and secure payment experience. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Rokid partners with Alipay to launch China's first AR glasses with in-store payment capabilities. According to Rokid, the product will begin rolling out to users starting in June 2025, with over 250,000 units already ordered. How Payment via AR Glasses Works: Users link their Alipay account via the Rokid app and enable voice verification. In stores, they say: 'Rokid, pay 10 RMB.' The glasses scan the merchant's Alipay QR code. Users confirm by voice, with payment details shown on the display. Advantages of Payment via AR Glasses: Transactions complete in seconds vs. 20-30 seconds for phone-based QR payments. Hands-free operation—no need to handle a smartphone. 'Equipping Rokid Glasses with payment capabilities brings users a smoother and more intuitive experience, while also ushering the AI glasses industry into the era of payment. We believe this will set a new benchmark for the industry. Behind this innovation is close collaboration with Alipay on both payment and risk technologies. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore new experiences together,' said Zhu Mingming, Founder and CEO of Rokid. 'Rokid Glasses deliver a brand-new user experience. Alipay will fully support the growth of emerging industries and continue to create more value for users,' said Zhang Aijuan, Vice President of Ant Group and Rotating President of the Digital Payment Business Unit. The integration of payment functions into AR glasses points to a future of more seamless and intuitive commerce. In the coming years, this technology could enable people to complete transactions simply by looking at or gesturing toward a product, removing friction from both physical and digital shopping. It may support interactive product discovery—letting users access real-time information, virtual try-ons, or personalized recommendations—and make it possible to pay instantly without reaching for a phone or wallet. For businesses, this opens up new ways to engage customers through immersive experiences and location-specific offers. Alipay continues to innovate payment technology as a merchant's gateway to customer engagement in borderless commerce. In 2024, Alipay Tap! was launched to allow users to make payments simply by tapping their unlocked phone against a merchant terminal or an Alipay Tap! Tag—no need to open an app, scan a code, or navigate through multiple screens. As of April 2025, Alipay Tap! had already attracted over 100 million users. About Rokid Rokid is a product-oriented platform company dedicated to human-computer interaction for over a decade. As pioneers of AR, Rokid devotes itself to the R&D of hardware and software products for AR headsets and ecological architecture. The magic of AR leaves nobody behind. Rokid has successively been rated as the 'High-tech Enterprise of Zhejiang Province' and 'National High-tech Enterprise,' and its related products have been rated as the best wearable devices. Rokid has won the Las Vegas CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German IF Design Award five times. About Alipay As the world becomes increasingly digital, Alipay has evolved from a trusted e-wallet into an all-in-one digital platform for daily services, connecting more than one billion consumers to over 80 million merchants across China. Alipay offers users a secure, seamless mobile payment experience and integrates over 10,000 services across sectors like travel, healthcare, tourism, and entertainment. With digital tools like Alipay Tap!, mini-programs, lifestyle accounts, Alipay enables merchants, institutions, and independent software vendors (ISVs) to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, Alipay is developing a new AI-driven open platform by integrating AI agents to deliver smarter, more personalized services to its users as well as facilitating the digital transformation of the service sector. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alipay Enables In-Store Payment Functionality in China for AR Glasses in Collaboration with Rokid to Build Immersive Commerce
Over 250,000 units of Rokid Glasses have already been ordered, integrated with Alipay's digital payment technology for AR glasses. The integration of payments into AR glasses supports a future of seamless, intuitive commerce—enabling instant, gesture-based transactions, immersive product discovery, and new ways for businesses to engage customers. HANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rokid, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR), today launched Rokid Glasses, its latest AR device. In China, the product supports in-store payments facilitated by Alipay's digital payment technology and multidimensional risk control solution for AR glasses, providing a seamless and secure payment experience. According to Rokid, the product will begin rolling out to users starting in June 2025, with over 250,000 units already ordered. How Payment via AR Glasses Works: Users link their Alipay account via the Rokid app and enable voice verification. In stores, they say: "Rokid, pay 10 RMB." The glasses scan the merchant's Alipay QR code. Users confirm by voice, with payment details shown on the display. Advantages of Payment via AR Glasses: Transactions complete in seconds vs. 20-30 seconds for phone-based QR payments. Hands-free operation—no need to handle a smartphone. "Equipping Rokid Glasses with payment capabilities brings users a smoother and more intuitive experience, while also ushering the AI glasses industry into the era of payment. We believe this will set a new benchmark for the industry. Behind this innovation is close collaboration with Alipay on both payment and risk technologies. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore new experiences together," said Zhu Mingming, Founder and CEO of Rokid. "Rokid Glasses deliver a brand-new user experience. Alipay will fully support the growth of emerging industries and continue to create more value for users," said Zhang Aijuan, Vice President of Ant Group and Rotating President of the Digital Payment Business Unit. The integration of payment functions into AR glasses points to a future of more seamless and intuitive commerce. In the coming years, this technology could enable people to complete transactions simply by looking at or gesturing toward a product, removing friction from both physical and digital shopping. It may support interactive product discovery—letting users access real-time information, virtual try-ons, or personalized recommendations—and make it possible to pay instantly without reaching for a phone or wallet. For businesses, this opens up new ways to engage customers through immersive experiences and location-specific offers. Alipay continues to innovate payment technology as a merchant's gateway to customer engagement in borderless commerce. In 2024, Alipay Tap! was launched to allow users to make payments simply by tapping their unlocked phone against a merchant terminal or an Alipay Tap! Tag—no need to open an app, scan a code, or navigate through multiple screens. As of April 2025, Alipay Tap! had already attracted over 100 million users. About RokidRokid is a product-oriented platform company dedicated to human-computer interaction for over a decade. As pioneers of AR, Rokid devotes itself to the R&D of hardware and software products for AR headsets and ecological architecture. The magic of AR leaves nobody behind. Rokid has successively been rated as the "High-tech Enterprise of Zhejiang Province" and "National High-tech Enterprise," and its related products have been rated as the best wearable devices. Rokid has won the Las Vegas CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German IF Design Award five times. About AlipayAs the world becomes increasingly digital, Alipay has evolved from a trusted e-wallet into an all-in-one digital platform for daily services, connecting more than one billion consumers to over 80 million merchants across China. Alipay offers users a secure, seamless mobile payment experience and integrates over 10,000 services across sectors like travel, healthcare, tourism, and entertainment. With digital tools like Alipay Tap!, mini-programs, lifestyle accounts, Alipay enables merchants, institutions, and independent software vendors (ISVs) to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, Alipay is developing a new AI-driven open platform by integrating AI agents to deliver smarter, more personalized services to its users as well as facilitating the digital transformation of the service sector. View source version on Contacts Media Inquiries Yinan Duanglobalcomms@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Alipay Enables In-Store Payment Functionality in China for AR Glasses in Collaboration with Rokid to Build Immersive Commerce
HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rokid, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR), today launched Rokid Glasses, its latest AR device. In China, the product supports in-store payments facilitated by Alipay's digital payment technology and multidimensional risk control solution for AR glasses, providing a seamless and secure payment experience. According to Rokid, the product will begin rolling out to users starting in June 2025, with over 250,000 units already ordered. How Payment via AR Glasses Works: Users link their Alipay account via the Rokid app and enable voice verification. In stores, they say: 'Rokid, pay 10 RMB.' The glasses scan the merchant's Alipay QR code. Users confirm by voice, with payment details shown on the display. Advantages of Payment via AR Glasses: Transactions complete in seconds vs. 20-30 seconds for phone-based QR payments. Hands-free operation—no need to handle a smartphone. 'Equipping Rokid Glasses with payment capabilities brings users a smoother and more intuitive experience, while also ushering the AI glasses industry into the era of payment. We believe this will set a new benchmark for the industry. Behind this innovation is close collaboration with Alipay on both payment and risk technologies. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore new experiences together,' said Zhu Mingming, Founder and CEO of Rokid. 'Rokid Glasses deliver a brand-new user experience. Alipay will fully support the growth of emerging industries and continue to create more value for users,' said Zhang Aijuan, Vice President of Ant Group and Rotating President of the Digital Payment Business Unit. The integration of payment functions into AR glasses points to a future of more seamless and intuitive commerce. In the coming years, this technology could enable people to complete transactions simply by looking at or gesturing toward a product, removing friction from both physical and digital shopping. It may support interactive product discovery—letting users access real-time information, virtual try-ons, or personalized recommendations—and make it possible to pay instantly without reaching for a phone or wallet. For businesses, this opens up new ways to engage customers through immersive experiences and location-specific offers. Alipay continues to innovate payment technology as a merchant's gateway to customer engagement in borderless commerce. In 2024, Alipay Tap! was launched to allow users to make payments simply by tapping their unlocked phone against a merchant terminal or an Alipay Tap! Tag—no need to open an app, scan a code, or navigate through multiple screens. As of April 2025, Alipay Tap! had already attracted over 100 million users. About Rokid Rokid is a product-oriented platform company dedicated to human-computer interaction for over a decade. As pioneers of AR, Rokid devotes itself to the R&D of hardware and software products for AR headsets and ecological architecture. The magic of AR leaves nobody behind. Rokid has successively been rated as the "High-tech Enterprise of Zhejiang Province" and "National High-tech Enterprise," and its related products have been rated as the best wearable devices. Rokid has won the Las Vegas CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German IF Design Award five times. About Alipay As the world becomes increasingly digital, Alipay has evolved from a trusted e-wallet into an all-in-one digital platform for daily services, connecting more than one billion consumers to over 80 million merchants across China. Alipay offers users a secure, seamless mobile payment experience and integrates over 10,000 services across sectors like travel, healthcare, tourism, and entertainment. With digital tools like Alipay Tap!, mini-programs, lifestyle accounts, Alipay enables merchants, institutions, and independent software vendors (ISVs) to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, Alipay is developing a new AI-driven open platform by integrating AI agents to deliver smarter, more personalized services to its users as well as facilitating the digital transformation of the service sector.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rokid Showcases Inclusive AR Innovation at IOT Solutions World Congress 2025 as Part of WAIA Pavilion
BARCELONA, ES / / May 15, 2025 / Rokid, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR) and human-computer interaction, joined the World Artificial Intelligence & IoT Innovation Alliance (WAIA) in presenting next-generation wearable technology at the IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) 2025. As part of the WAIA Pavilion, Rokid showcased its upcoming flagship AR products, reinforcing its global commitment to inclusive innovation and intelligent user interaction. Held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, IOTSWC is one of the most influential platforms for industrial IoT and digital transformation. This year's edition featured more than 400 exhibitors and drew participation from government leaders, industry executives, and global technology pioneers. Rokid participated as one of six standout enterprises from Yuhang District, Hangzhou, underscoring the region's growing influence and export-readiness of its innovation ecosystem in the global digital economy. During the WAIA Forum, Zoro Shao, Rokid's Global General Manager, delivered a powerful keynote highlighting the impact of Rokid Glasses, from supporting the visually impaired and elderly individuals with hearing loss, to empowering children with communication challenges and cyclists navigating urban traffic. "Our glasses act as a bridge," Zoro explained. "When someone speaks, their words appear as real-time subtitles on the lens. Uncle Zhang used to sit silently during family calls. Now, he's the one making his grandkids laugh every day. That's the kind of human connection technology should enable." With a lighthearted moment, Zoro added: "Also, have you guessed it? Yes, my speech script is right here in my glasses! This makes public speaking a breeze for someone as shy as I am. I've actually been reading the script all along!" As part of this official opening ceremony, high-level dignitaries, including Mr. Albert Tort Puigbet, Secretary of Telecommunications of Catalunya; Ms. Maria Galindo i Garcia-Delgado, Secretary of Digital Policies; Mr. Constanti Serrallonga, General Director of Fira Barcelona; Mr. Enric Jové, Counselor of Corporate Strategy at the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce; and Hon. Mr. Yuhong Meng, Consul General of China in Barcelona, visited the WAIA Pavilion. Rokid welcomed the delegation with live demonstrations and engaged in cross-border dialogue. By showcasing these breakthrough products like the Rokid Glasses and AR Spatial, Rokid demonstrated how Chinese enterprises are reshaping the future of IoT and AI-enabled experiences in Europe and beyond. Rokid's involvement in IOTSWC through WAIA reflects a shared mission: to drive global ecosystem integration, champion responsible innovation, and promote cross-border collaboration in AIoT. Through industry forums, product demonstrations, and international matchmaking, Rokid helped demonstrate how AR and AI technologies are applied to enhance mobility, accessibility, safety, and real-world productivity. The participation follows Rokid's earlier global showcases at CES 2025 and Milan Design Week 2025, where AR Spatial was honored with the ZONA SARPI AWARD for AR Technological Aesthetic Design, cementing the company's growing presence across consumer, enterprise, and design-focused markets. For more information about Rokid visit at Media Contact Contact Person: Jingwen WangEmail: SOURCE: Rokid View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
South China Morning Post
25-02-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Rokid's AI-infused AR glasses wow China with script projection, smart ring control
Chinese augmented-reality (AR) device maker Rokid made waves on social media and in the stock market after its founder showed how the start-up's artificial intelligence (AI) glasses could be used in a real-world setting. Advertisement While speaking last week at a government event in Rokid's hometown Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, founder Misa Zhu Mingming had his speech notes projected directly onto a pair of AR glasses he was wearing, instead of reading from a printed script or the prompter. He was able to flip through the virtual pages using a smart ring on his finger, according to a video shared by the company. Rokid Glasses have become the latest example of AI being used to upgrade products made in China. Producers of smart glasses, along with manufacturers from industries such as robotics and electric vehicles , have found new momentum after adopting advanced open-source AI models from start-up DeepSeek Rokid's presentation on February 18 sparked lively discussions online. Last weekend, the hashtag #ScriptOnGlassesTurnPagesWithRing became the tenth top-trending topic on Chinese microblogging site Sina. The Rokid Glasses are seen during at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month. Photo: EPA-EFE The AI Wearable Index, which tracks 50 publicly-listed Chinese companies related to the sector, surged more than 10 per cent in the past five trading days, according to financial data provider Wind Information. Leading the group is Shanghai-listed Mingyue Optical Lens, which climbed over 10 per cent on Tuesday. Advertisement Rokid Glasses, the company's first AR glasses equipped with large language models (LLMs), are designed to recognise images, interpret words and navigate roads. At 49 grams, they weigh similar to a pair of regular sunglasses and have a battery life of around four hours after being charged for 10 minutes inside a case.
