Project Hazel It started as a concept to explore how technology could improve this traditional face mask, but now Razer is taking that idea and turning it into something you can buy, making Project Hazel a real product.
Min-Liang Tan, CEO of Razer, confirmed the move to turn Project Hazel into a suitable retail device during an interview with Yahoo Finance, saying “We realized that even with the vaccinations we hear, you still have to be masked because there is still the risk factor that even if you are vaccinated, you still have to be incredibly careful. ”
Tan added that although many countries have managed to get covid-19 vaccines for them residents, people from other regions or countries may not have access to the vaccine for another year or two. Moreover, in places like Asia where wearing a mask was already quite common even before hitting covid-19, Razer’s more substantial masks seem to offer a more permanent solution to typical disposable paper masks or even alternatives. reusable cloth.
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Although Razer has not yet set a price or official launch date for its mask, Project Hazel (or whatever the final name) should include a clear plastic case with replaceable N95 filters built into both sides, along with built-in lighting to help you light up your face in the dark and Razer’s VoiceAmp technology to ensure people hear your speech loud and clear.
Finally, in addition to the replaceable N95 filters, Project Hazel is expected to come with a rechargeable disinfection housing that uses UV light to sanitize the mask and complete the mask’s built-in battery between uses. Oh, and because it’s a Razer product, Project Hazel also comes with support for the Chroma RGB, so you can change the lights on the outside of the mask to suit your mood.
Finally, even if you think the idea of a smart face mask is stupid, Razer, which is committed to turning Project Hazel into a real product, is still a sign of how the pandemic continues to reshape what people consider normal. And even after a large part of the population is vaccinated, the desire to benefit from more substantial protection against airborne diseases seems quite prudent, although I am still not sold by the need to make the outside of the mask transparent.