Descrai offers AI‑powered smart glasses that let bench scientists record experiments hands‑free. Integrated cameras, microphones and motion sensors capture video, audio and metadata, which the AI engine transcribes, detects objects, and organizes into time‑stamped, structured records that can sync with electronic lab notebooks and compliance systems. The platform includes voice‑activated protocol assistance and a security‑first architecture with end‑to‑end encryption and compliance certifications for regulated labs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Laboratory researchers often spend significant time manually recording experimental steps, transcribing notes, and organizing data, which interrupts workflow and increases the risk of incomplete or inaccurate documentation, especially under strict regulatory requirements.
Solution
Descrai provides AI-powered smart glasses that integrate a safety-certified headset with a built‑in camera, microphones, and motion sensors to capture video, audio, and contextual metadata hands‑free at the bench. The captured media are streamed to an AI engine that automatically transcribes speech, detects objects and reagents, and segments the footage into time‑stamped experimental sections. Structured records are generated in real time, complete with accuracy scores and optional export to electronic lab notebooks or compliance systems. All data are stored in a security‑first architecture with end‑to‑end AES‑256 encryption, audit trails, and support for on‑premise or private‑cloud deployment, ensuring researchers retain full control over their intellectual property.
Target Audience
Primary customers are bench scientists, research technicians, and biotech or pharmaceutical labs that require efficient, compliant documentation of experimental work.
Features
- ANSI‑rated safety glasses with integrated 12 MP camera, dual microphones, and 6‑axis IMU for automatic activity detection
- Voice‑activated AI assistant that retrieves protocols, quantities, and next steps without leaving the bench
- Real‑time transcription and object/reagent detection that organizes recordings into discrete, time‑stamped experiment sections
- Accuracy scoring for each captured step and automatic generation of structured data ready for ELN or regulatory submission sync
- Secure data handling with SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance, AES‑256 encryption at rest, and optional deployment in VPC, on‑premise, or private cloud
- Connectivity via Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 5.3, supporting integration with open‑source or commercial LLMs for customizable AI workflows