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SwanTech's Camera-Free Glasses: The Innovation You Need to Know About This Month
Perth startup SwanTech has introduced productivity-focused eyewear that skips cameras entirely while targeting mining and office workers.
How we reported this
SwanTech, a Perth startup, released its first batch of camera-free smart glasses on July 5 at a base price of $399.
The timing aligns with Perth's push to equip its resources workforce with tools that improve output without adding surveillance features, especially as national AI adoption accelerates in households and job sites alike.
Subiaco Base and Northbridge Links
SwanTech operates from a converted warehouse at 45 Hay Street in Subiaco, where engineers refine the glasses' voice and gesture controls. The company also runs pilot programs through the Western Australia Innovation Centre on William Street in Northbridge, testing units with logistics teams that move equipment between Fremantle port and Pilbara sites.
Internal trial data from March through June 2026 recorded a 22 percent rise in task completion speed among 85 participants drawn from two mining contractors. Each unit weighs 48 grams and offers eight hours of battery life on a single charge, with software updates delivered over the air starting in August.
Practical Steps for Perth Users
Businesses can book a 30-minute fitting session at the Subiaco address before the wider September release. Individuals interested in personal use should check stock through the company's site, where bundles include a one-year subscription to productivity analytics at an extra $9 per month.