Face masks have been such an essential item for all humans worldwide since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic begins. Because of that, many companies have begun to produce their own version of face masks to be sold globally.
This time around, Razer company has unveiled their “Project Hazel” at the CES 2021 and also claimed that it is the smartest face mask ever. Although Razer is more commonly thought of as a gaming company, it is only one of many tech-focused businesses that have recently looked to translate their industry expertise into products that can assist with helping to fight the ongoing dangerous COVID-19 pandemic.
Razer’s brand new “Project Hazel” face mask is on another level. It isn’t just an N95 medical-grade respirator, but one that’s backed up by various tech features. For example, there’s a special lightning system that can adjust to the environment to ensure facial expressions are easier to see, even in dark conditions.
Likewise, there’s a mic and amplifier which, coupled with the company’s VoiceAmp technology, helps to overcome any issues with muffled speech while wearing the mask. For those in need of a more unique look, the mask also comes with the one and only Razer Chroma-powered customizable lighting zones.
Other than that, it also has lighting and mic features included, it’s probably not surprising to hear the mask is powered by a battery that requires charging. To help with this, the mask comes with its own case that uses a disinfecting UV-light interior to sterilize the mask at the same time as replenishing the battery. According to Razer, the mask is capable of holding enough of a charge for all-day use when it is out of the case.
Unfortunately, there’s currently no word on how much it will cost or when it will be available to buy. In fact, it may never become available for purchase, considering this is more of a concept announcement than anything else.
However, the company has said it plans to continue working on the smart mask concept and will utilize “rigorous testing and user feedback” to make any design changes it feels will improve the mask’s functionality and performance.
Sources: YouTube Razer, BBC News.