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Clarity Labs: The Productivity Glasses Gold Coast Needs This Month
A local startup's camera-free smart glasses target hands-free workflows for tourism and hospitality teams.
How we reported this
Clarity Labs released its first batch of camera-free smart glasses on July 1 for Gold Coast hospitality workers seeking productivity gains without recording capabilities.
The timing aligns with rising demand for non-intrusive tools as visitor numbers climb ahead of the school holiday peak and businesses look to cut operational friction in service roles.
Gold Coast rollout details
Clarity Labs has placed trial units with teams at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast Highway and at venues along Orchid Avenue in Surfers Paradise. The company also works with the Digital Gold Coast accelerator program based in Southport to refine features for local conditions such as high humidity and outdoor shifts.
Internal testing data from 120 hospitality staff showed an average 22 percent reduction in time spent on inventory checks and guest requests during June trials. Units retail for AUD 399 through the company site and selected Gold Coast retailers, with a one-year warranty covering coastal environmental wear.
Next steps for businesses
Companies can request a demo kit by emailing [email protected] or visiting the Clarity Labs pop-up at the monthly Gold Coast Tech Night held at HOTA on the last Thursday of each month. Early adopters report faster onboarding for seasonal staff when the glasses pair with existing point-of-sale systems already used in Broadbeach.
Orders placed before July 31 include a free calibration session at the company's workshop on Scarborough Street.