Solos is teaming up with Envision, a company that makes assistive technology for blind and visually impaired people, to add artificial intelligence called Ally to its AirGo smart glasses platform. This chatbot was designed for people with vision problems. The companies say this integration creates “the first-of-its-kind, hands-free, wearable voice device.”
Solos says that these glasses can perform a number of tasks that should make life easier for people with poor eyesight, including recognizing and reading text in real time, describing scenes, recognizing faces, and more.
Just by talking, users can ask the glasses to scan documents or photos for context, answer questions, check calendars, and naturally chat about anything. The companies claim that Ally remembers the context of conversations.
Solos says that the innovative nature of the glasses should make them useful for many people, regardless of whether they have vision problems. This includes the elderly, people with cognitive impairments, and “anyone who is overwhelmed by modern devices but interested in the possibilities of artificial intelligence.”
AirGo glasses, equipped with Ally technology, support prescription lenses, which is a big advantage, and also have a directional acoustic system. These smart glasses also have a modular design, as users can change the front part of the frame to change the appearance.
Pre-orders are now open, with shipments starting in October. Prices start at $399. All purchases come with a free trial version of Ally Pro, which expands customization options and artificial intelligence functionality.
