Brilliant Labs Frame
| Brilliant Labs Frame | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Smart glasses |
| Subtype | AI smart glasses (open source) |
| Platform | iOS, Android |
| Creator | Brilliant Labs |
| Price | $419 (plain) / $537 (prescription) |
| Website | https://brilliant.xyz |
| System | |
| CPU | Nordic nRF52840 |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Display | Micro-OLED (right eye) |
| Resolution | 640 x 400 |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Ports | USB-C (via Mr. Power charger) |
| Device | |
| Weight | 40g |
| Sensors | Camera (over nose), microphone |
| Input | Voice, tap gestures |
The Brilliant Labs Frame is an open-source AI-powered smart glasses device developed by Brilliant Labs. Released in 2024 starting at $419, the Frame weighs just 40 grams and features a 640 x 400 micro-OLED display in the right lens with approximately 20-degree field of view, integrated camera and microphone for AI interaction, and all-day battery life. The glasses connect to the Noa app for AI-powered features including ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Whisper integration, enabling visual question answering, live translation, and real-time internet queries. Notably, Frame is entirely open-source with all design files, code, and documentation available on GitHub, and the device runs Python via pip-installable SDK.[1]
History and Development
Brilliant Labs
Startup focused on open-source AI wearables.
2024 Release
Frame launched as their flagship AI glasses product.
Open Source Philosophy
All hardware and software openly available for modification.
Design and Hardware
Ultra-Lightweight
- Weight: 40 grams
- Ideal for all-day wear
Display
- Type: Micro-OLED (right eye only)
- Resolution: 640 x 400 pixels
- FOV: ~20 degrees diagonal
- Equivalent: iPad held at arm's length
IPD Range
58-72mm coverage (fits most users).
Prescription Support
Optional prescription lens inserts over both eyes.
Sensors
Camera
- Tiny camera over nose bridge
- Captures visual context
- AI image analysis
Microphone
- Voice input capture
- AI assistant queries
- Real-time transcription
Audio
No Built-in Speaker
- Designed for use with wireless earbuds
- Reduces weight and complexity
- Privacy-conscious design
Interaction
Tap Gestures
- Right-side tap to activate
- Simple, intuitive control
Voice Commands
- Natural language queries
- "Hey Noa" or similar activation
AI Features
Integrated AI Models
- ChatGPT: OpenAI language model
- Perplexity: Real-time search/answers
- Whisper: Speech recognition
Capabilities
- Visual question answering ("What am I looking at?")
- Live translation (speech and text)
- Real-time internet queries
- Contextual assistance
Language Support
Latin languages (English, French, German, Italian, etc.).
Battery
All-Day Use
Battery lasts full day with normal use.
Mr. Power Charger
- Orange USB-C charging cradle
- Full charge in 2 hours
- Quick top-ups throughout day
Open Source
GitHub Repository
- Hardware design files
- Firmware source code
- Documentation and tools
Python SDK
- Install via: `pip3 install frame-sdk`
- Custom application development
- Full API access
Modifications
Users can modify performance and add features.
Noa App
First-Party Application
- iOS and Android
- AI feature access
- Device management
Third-Party Potential
Open SDK enables community apps.
Pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Plain lenses | $418.80 |
| Prescription lenses | $536.60 |
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | Micro-OLED (640 x 400) |
| FOV | ~20° diagonal |
| Display Eye | Right only |
| Weight | 40g |
| IPD | 58-72mm |
| Camera | Yes (over nose) |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Speaker | None |
| AI | ChatGPT, Perplexity, Whisper |
| Open Source | Yes (GitHub) |
| SDK | Python (`pip install frame-sdk`) |
| Price | $419-$537 |
See Also
References
- ↑ "Frame". Brilliant Labs. https://brilliant.xyz/products/frame.