MoD trials smart glasses that allow people to 'see' conversations

High-tech glasses that project real-time conversations onto the lens are being trialled in Bristol by government employees with hearing difficulties. The pioneering eyewear uses augmented reality to allow users to engage directly in dialogue rather than relying on lip reading or a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

The three-month pilot is taking place at MoD Abbey Wood, the Bristol-based headquarters of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) - the procurement arm of the MoD.

The glasses cost £900 a pair and can also be configured to translate conversations in over 90 different languages. If successful, the scheme will be rolled out across the MoD and