Rokid makes it clear that smart glasses and wearable control don’t have to come with meta-level pricing. At CES 2026, the company introduced its new Rokid Style smart glasses and announced a partnership with Mudra, the startup behind the Mudra Link neural bracelet.
Rokid takes care of the glasses and the AI experience, while Mudra takes care of the neural input via a separate wearable. Together, the two products offer hands-free computing at a lower cost than Meta Ray-Ban glasses and Meta Neural Band.
Rokid Style takes a display-free approach to smart glasses
The Rokid Style glasses take a significantly different approach than AR headsets or display-heavy smart glasses. There is no screen integrated into the lenses. Instead, Rokid positions Style as an all-day AI companion that focuses on audio, cameras, and voice interactions.
The glasses support multiple AI engines, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, rather than locking users into a single assistant. It also works with services like Google Maps and Microsoft AI Translation.
Inside, Rokid uses a dual-chip design, combining an NXP RT600 chip for low-power background tasks with a Qualcomm AR1 chip that handles heavier AI and imaging tasks. According to Rokid, this setup allows for up to 12 hours of battery life under normal usage.
There’s a 12-megapixel Sony camera on the front that can record 4K video in multiple aspect ratios, a feature Rokid highlights as particularly useful for YouTubers. The glasses can record up to 10 minutes of continuous video.
Weighing just 38.5 grams, Rokid Style is light enough for all-day use and supports prescription lenses, with options like transition lenses and various frame styles. The glasses go on sale starting January 19th and are priced at $299, which is cheaper than the latest Meta Ray-Bans at $379.
Mudra Link offers neural input at a lower price than Meta
Mudra Link is a neural bracelet that uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle finger and wrist movements and converts them into control inputs for connected devices.
Instead of cameras tracking hand gestures in the air, Mudra Link reads muscle signals directly and allows users to scroll, select and interact without touching a screen. Priced at around $249 (at the time of writing), Mudra Link is considered a cheaper alternative to Meta’s Neural Band.
Together, Rokid Style and Mudra Link present a modular approach to wearable computing. Instead of asking users to buy into a single expensive ecosystem, the two companies combine affordable glasses with a dedicated neural controller to enable meaningful hands-free experiences.
It may not be as ambitious as Meta’s long-term AR vision, but it’s an affordable option that people can actually buy, wear and use right away.
