The Chinese company Goolton has developed and brought to market a unique industrial-grade augmented reality glasses model, the H4000.
The IKSAR team received the new product directly from the manufacturer and spent several weeks adapting the hardware to its software platform and testing the specifications claimed by the manufacturer.
In this article, we share the first results of practical tests of the binocular Goolton H4000 glasses certified for use in explosive environments.
The glasses are supplied as a standalone device, meaning they are fully self-contained and do not require connection to external devices such as smartphones or PCs. The equipment is sold in a convenient hard case for storage and transportation. The package includes a stationary charging unit (a docking station for multiple batteries) and two replaceable batteries designed for long-term use.
The H4000 glasses can only be used when mounted on a helmet, securely fixed using special clips in the side slots. This rigid mounting allows the display to be adjusted very quickly for comfortable viewing. The device features two Micro-OLED displays with brightness up to 1000 nits, a 38° field of view, and Full HD resolution. With these brightness and resolution parameters, the image remains very sharp even outdoors in bright sunlight. When the display is not needed, it can be quickly flipped up without causing discomfort.
The device housing is made of high-quality, durable materials. The weight does not exceed 400 grams, which is a leading figure among explosion-proof AR glasses. Long-term wearing of such equipment on the head is quite comfortable.
The Goolton H4000 is equipped with a 64-bit octa-core MTK processor: six cores clocked at 2000 MHz and two cores at 2200 MHz, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of internal storage. An SD card of up to 256 GB is also supported.
A 48 MP camera with a laser and digital stabilization system is positioned separately from the display, which significantly improves usability. It can be used both with the display lowered and raised, and is also convenient for background video recording. The camera tilt angle is adjustable via a hinge, and the laser pointer helps to more accurately aim the camera at the subject. Built-in speakers are located on both sides of the device.
The Goolton H4000 supports several control methods: voice control, button control, gesture control, and a rotating controller button.
Physical buttons are located on the right temple of the device: power on/off, “SOS,” “Back,” and a rotary control. These elements are sufficient for fully comfortable interaction with the device.
Out-of-the-box voice control works via two microphones with noise reduction of up to 90 dB, according to the manufacturer. We have planned a series of tests in various industrial environments to more accurately assess the noise-canceling capabilities of the H4000. The manufacturer’s AR interface supports several languages, including Chinese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German. Russian is not yet available out of the box; however, we are in discussions with the manufacturer to make this feature available in future versions and updates. At the same time, within the IKSAR application installed on the H4000, a Russian interface is fully available, including voice control.
The device supports SIM cards with 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, and also offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Goolton H4000 is certified to ATEX-1 and IP-66 standards: the glasses are safe for operation in environments with explosion risks and are protected against dust, dirt, and water splashes.
The capacity of the replaceable battery is 4800 mAh. The built-in battery has a capacity of 350 mAh, which provides sufficient reserve time to replace the removable battery hot-swap style, without turning off the device or interrupting the workflow. In active operation mode, one removable battery lasts approximately 4 hours; therefore, with battery replacement during operation, the total autonomy in active use is about 8 hours. Standby time is approximately 6.5 hours on a single removable battery. Additionally, an external power source (such as a power bank) can be connected to the device.
The glasses run on a customized operating system based on Android 12.
We see great potential for the use of such equipment in industrial environments and highly appreciate the technical characteristics of the latest Goolton H4000 augmented reality glasses certified for use in explosive zones.