Developer Spotlight: How Andrew Dilanchian Built “Laser Run” for Meta Display Glasses

It hasn’t been long since Meta announced that developers can now build experiences for Meta Ray-Ban Display, but a strong community is already forming around the new platform. The rapid growth of the Meta AI Glasses ecosystem proves one thing: the creative technology community has been waiting for this opportunity.

Smart glasses are gaining popularity not only among developers but also among everyday users, who are recognizing the device’s potential across a wide range of use cases, from entertainment and productivity to education and accessibility.

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Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the latest experiences built for Meta AI Glasses and exploring the creative process behind it. Andrew Dilanchian shares his experience developing Laser Run, his thoughts on the Display glasses, and his advice for developers who are still considering joining the platform.

Our advice? The sooner you get involved, the greater impact you can have on shaping the future of Meta AI Glasses. Andrew’s story is a great example.

Andrew’s work spans everything from gamified experiences designed purely for entertainment to practical tools that easily integrate into everyday life.

Putting his talent, creativity, and passion into each project, he brought to life experiences like Focus Tracker, which helps users stay on task and minimize distractions; Glass Cards, which makes language learning more engaging; and Manga Reader, turning smart glasses into the most innovative e-reader.

He also explores how AR can simplify daily routines through projects like FORK’D Recipe App, which allows users to save recipes from Instagram, TikTok, voice memos, and screenshots, then follow step-by-step cooking instructions directly through their glasses while keeping their hands free in the kitchen.

Tell us more about Laser Run 🔍

I built Laser Run. It’s a sort of TRON-like racing game where it uses the IMU data from the glasses to help you navigate around a 3d race track, all while avoiding course obstacles.

I wanted this to feel and play like a true VR game, like something you’d find on the Meta Quest headsets. Translating this to feel good on a 2d heads-up display took some work, but with all of the web-based graphic packages out there, it came out pretty good.

Laser Run – TRON-esque racing game using gyro controls
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How do you see the future of building for smart glasses? What are you most excited about? 👀

Having a sensor on your face is gonna be huge. IMU data from your phone is great and all, but it doesn’t naturally mimic or represent head movements.

With smart glasses, we’ll be able to do some crazy stuff, from health like cognition tracking to entertainment like the game I developed.

What advice would you give to developers who want to start building for Meta Ray-Ban Display? 👓

Take advantage of the data streams Meta opens for you. There are *a lot* of cool experiences above and beyond simple heads-up display apps that can be made from this.

Don’t be afraid to think outside the HUD!

This is the perfect time for developers to start building for Meta AI Glasses. It’s a unique opportunity to help shape how people experience smart glasses, discover their capabilities, and integrate them into their everyday lives.

Andrew Dilanchian demonstrates this perfectly with his Laser Run experience. By bringing a game beyond the screen and into the real world with minimal equipment, he shows how digital and physical experiences can coexist naturally. His project highlights what’s possible when developers explore emerging platforms early and experiment with new ways of interacting with technology.

Whether you’re interested in gaming, productivity, education, health, or entirely new use cases yet to be imagined, Meta AI Glasses offer a chance to help define the future of wearable computing.