Mountain View museum showcases 60 years of augmented and virtual reality

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View is celebrating nearly 60 years of augmented and virtual reality technology with a new interactive exhibit, CBS News Bay Area reported.

The exhibit, titled "Extended Reality: Visions of the Future," takes visitors through the evolution of AR and VR technology, featuring more than 100 devices including the world's first AR headset from the 1960s.

Industry pioneer Bernard Kress, Google's director of optical engineering for extended reality, guided tours of the exhibit and highlighted devices he helped develop, such as Google Glass and the HoloLens headset.

Kress noted that this year marks a turning point as smart glasses and AI glasses become more practical for everyday use, with artificial intelligence enhancing their functionality beyond phones and tablets.

Visitors can experience interactive demos that demonstrate how current extended reality glasses work, attracting interest from all ages, including young visitors like Alessandra Hsia who found the technology detailed and complex.