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VistaForge: The Company You Need to Know About This Month
The Maroochydore startup's camera-free smart glasses target local workers seeking productivity gains without constant recording.
How we reported this
VistaForge launched its first commercial batch of camera-free smart glasses on July 5 at a pop-up event on Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore.
The devices use bone-conduction audio and eye-tracking sensors to deliver task prompts, calendar reminders and navigation cues while blocking any video or photo capture. This approach aligns with rising demand for workplace tools that avoid privacy risks in shared offices and public spaces across the Sunshine Coast.
Local testing sites drive early adoption
Teams at the Kawana Waters Business Park and the Sunshine Coast Council offices on Currie Street have run internal pilots since April. Staff there reported fewer interruptions during focused work blocks compared with phone-based apps. The glasses connect directly to existing calendar and project-management systems used by these organisations, eliminating the need for separate logins.
One trial at the council recorded average daily task completion rates rising from 68 percent to 79 percent over six weeks. Each unit costs $349, with a three-month subscription for software updates priced at $12 per month. VistaForge plans to open a demo station inside the Maroochydore library branch by the end of July so residents can test the fit before purchase.
Next steps for interested users
Orders placed before July 31 receive free fitting appointments at the company's workshop on Aerodrome Road. Local businesses can request group demonstrations through the Sunshine Coast Innovation Network, which coordinates weekly sessions at the Kawana facility. Early buyers also gain access to firmware updates scheduled for September that will add voice-to-text note features tailored to Australian English accents.