Halo is an iOS application that integrates with smart glasses to provide real-time auditory insights and contextual information. It uses on-device AI to deliver heads-up answers and proactive insights based on ambient audio and visual cues, enhancing comprehension and situational awareness.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Users of smart glasses often lack real-time contextual information and immediate access to data relevant to their surroundings or conversations. This gap hinders their ability to process information efficiently and recall details, limiting the utility of augmented reality devices for practical applications.
Solution
Halo is an iOS application designed to integrate with EvenRealities smart glasses, providing users with real-time auditory insights and contextual information directly within their field of view. The platform leverages on-device AI processing to decipher user intent and deliver instant, heads-up answers and proactive insights based on ambient audio and visual cues. This augmentation aims to enhance comprehension, facilitate memory recall, and provide expert-level information on demand, effectively increasing user intelligence and situational awareness.
Target Audience
The primary users are individuals utilizing smart glasses, particularly those with EvenRealities hardware, seeking to enhance their cognitive capabilities and access contextual information in real-time for personal or professional use.
Features
- On-device large language model (LLM) for real-time natural language processing of audio input.
- Micro-OLED displays for projecting contextual information and prompts within the user's peripheral vision.
- Beam-forming microphone array for clear audio capture in noisy environments.
- Live explanation and translation capabilities for understanding foreign languages or complex terminology.
- Proactive insight surfacing for identifying patterns in audio or visual data, such as bird songs or trending information.
- Seamless personal assistance features for hands-free task management, including drafting messages and scheduling.
- Contextual privacy controls with anonymized and encrypted data transmission.
- Swappable battery arm for extended operational duration.
- Exchangeable lens modules supporting prescription, photochromic, and polarized options.