Rokid, a pioneer in augmented reality (AR), has 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.
To make payments via AR Glasses, users link their Alipay account via the Rokid app and enable voice verification. The glasses scan the merchant’s Alipay QR code. Users confirm by voice, with payment details shown on the display.
Zhu Mingming, founder and CEO of Rokid, said 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,” said Zhu. “Looking ahead, we will continue to explore new experiences together.”
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.
