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{{Device Infobox
{{Device Infobox
|name = Brilliant Labs Frame
|image =
|image =
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Smart glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AI Glasses]], [[Open-Source AR]]
|Release Date = 2024
|Platform = iOS, Android (companion app)
|Price = $349
|Creator = [[Brilliant Labs]]
|Display = Single Micro-OLED monocular
|Developer = [[Brilliant Labs]]
|Resolution = 640x400 per-eye
|Manufacturer = [[Brilliant Labs]]
|Refresh Rate =  
|Announcement Date = February 2024
|Field of View = 20° diagonal
|Release Date = February 2024
|Horizontal FoV =  
|Price = $349 (standard), $448 (with prescription)
|Vertical FoV =  
|Website = https://brilliant.xyz/
|Diagonal FoV = 20°
|Versions = Frame (3 color variants)
|IPD Range =  
|Requires = iOS or Android smartphone with Noa app
|Ocularity = Monocular
|Predecessor = [[Brilliant Labs Monocle]]
|Successor = [[Brilliant Labs Halo]]
|Operating System = Custom firmware (open-source)
|Chipset = Nordic nRF52840
|CPU = ARM Cortex-M4 (64MHz)
|GPU = N/A
|HPU =
|Storage = Limited on-device
|Memory = 256KB RAM
|SD Card Slot = No
|Display = 0.23" micro-OLED with prism
|Subpixel Layout = RGB
|Peak Brightness = Bright (indoor visible)
|Resolution = 640 × 400
|Pixel Density = High
|Refresh Rate = 20Hz (dot matrix)
|Persistence = Low persistence
|Field of View = ~20° diagonal
|Horizontal FoV = ~20°
|Vertical FoV = ~12°
|Average Pixel Density = High
|Peak Pixel Density = High
|Foveated Rendering = No
|Optics = Geometric prism (right eye)
|Ocularity = Monocular (right eye)
|IPD Range = N/A (monocular)
|Adjustable Diopter = No (prescription-ready)
|Passthrough = Yes (optical see-through)
|Tracking = No spatial tracking
|Tracking Frequency = N/A
|Base Stations = N/A
|Eye Tracking = No
|Face Tracking = No
|Hand Tracking = No
|Body Tracking = No
|Rotational Tracking = IMU only
|Positional Tracking = No
|Update Rate = Variable
|Tracking Volume = N/A
|Play Space = N/A
|Latency = Low latency
|Audio = No built-in speaker
|Microphone = Yes (built-in)
|3.5mm Audio Jack = No
|Camera = Yes (built-in)
|Connectivity = Bluetooth LE
|Ports = Mister Power magnetic charging
|Wired Video = No
|Wireless Video = No
|WiFi = No (via phone)
|Bluetooth = Bluetooth LE
|Power = Rechargeable battery
|Battery Capacity = Small integrated
|Battery Life = All-day (10-20 min/hour use)
|Charge Time = Via Mister Power case
|Dimensions = Standard glasses size
|Weight = 39-40g
|Material = Translucent/opaque frames
|Headstrap = None (temples)
|Haptics = No
|Color = Clear (translucent), Black, Smoke Gray
|Sensors = Camera, microphone, IMU
|Input = Voice (via phone), touch gestures
|Compliance = FCC, CE
}}
}}


'''Brilliant Labs Frame''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2024.
The '''Brilliant Labs Frame''' is an open-source [[augmented reality]] AI glasses device developed by [[Brilliant Labs]], announced and released in February 2024 at $349. Representing a unique approach to AI-powered wearables, Frame combines a lightweight design (39-40 grams—within the normal eyeglasses weight range of 25-50 grams) with AI capabilities powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Whisper, accessed through the Noa companion app. The glasses feature a 0.23-inch micro-OLED display bonded to a geometric prism optic, providing approximately 20° diagonal field of view with 640 × 400 resolution in the right eye—comparable to viewing an iPad held at arm's length. What sets Frame apart is its fully open-source software, with all design files, code, documentation, and tools available on GitHub, allowing developers and enthusiasts to customize functionality and build new applications. Key AI features include real-time language translation (text and speech), image recognition, internet queries, and voice-activated assistance. The glasses include a built-in camera and microphone for multimodal AI interactions, require no speaker (audio responses via paired wireless earbuds), and charge through the included "Mister Power" magnetic charging case. Available in three colors including a distinctive translucent variant that reveals internal components, Frame targets tech enthusiasts and developers seeking an affordable, customizable AI glasses platform.


== Specifications ==
== History and Development ==
* '''Display:''' Single Micro-OLED monocular
* '''Resolution:''' 640x400 per-eye


* '''Field of View:''' 20° diagonal
=== Brilliant Labs Background ===
Company founding:
* Hardware startup
* Open-source philosophy
* AI integration focus
* Wearable computing


* '''Price:''' $349
=== Monocle Predecessor ===
Earlier product:
* Clip-on monocle display
* Open-source foundation
* Developer community
* Technical validation
 
=== February 2024 Launch ===
Frame release:
* CES 2024 showcase
* February availability
* $349 pricing
* Three color options
 
=== Open-Source Commitment ===
Development philosophy:
* GitHub code repository
* Hardware documentation
* Community contributions
* Developer ecosystem
 
== Design Philosophy ==
 
=== AI-First Glasses ===
Core concept:
* AI assistant primary
* Multimodal AI integration
* Voice interaction
* Visual understanding
 
=== Open-Source Foundation ===
Development approach:
* All code on GitHub
* Hardware schematics available
* Community-driven
* Customizable platform
 
=== Normal Glasses Weight ===
Wearability achievement:
* '''Weight''': 39-40 grams
* Standard eyewear range (25-50g)
* All-day comfortable
* Indistinguishable weight
 
=== Affordable Entry ===
Accessibility:
* $349 base price
* Consumer-friendly
* Developer accessible
* Low barrier to entry
 
== Display Technology ==
 
=== Micro-OLED Display ===
Panel specifications:
* '''Size''': 0.23 inches
* '''Resolution''': 640 × 400
* '''Type''': Micro-OLED
* Bright, crisp imagery
 
=== Geometric Prism ===
Optical system:
* Prism bonded to display
* Right eye projection
* Monocular design
* ~20° FOV diagonal
 
=== Viewing Experience ===
Display perception:
* Like iPad at arm's length
* Glanceable information
* Text and graphics
* Low refresh (20Hz)
 
=== Display Characteristics ===
Visual features:
* Only illuminated pixels visible
* Dark background unlit
* Low intensity light
* ~2m projection distance
 
== AI Features ==
 
=== Noa App Integration ===
AI platform:
* First-party companion app
* AI model access
* Feature management
* iOS/Android support
 
=== OpenAI Integration ===
ChatGPT capabilities:
* Conversational AI
* Question answering
* Creative assistance
* General knowledge
 
=== Perplexity Search ===
Internet queries:
* Real-time web search
* Current information
* Research assistance
* Answer synthesis
 
=== Whisper Transcription ===
Speech processing:
* Voice-to-text
* Speech recognition
* Language processing
* Audio understanding
 
=== AI Use Cases ===
Practical applications:
* '''Translation''': Real-time text/speech
* '''Image Recognition''': Scene understanding
* '''Internet Search''': Live queries
* '''Voice Assistant''': Hands-free help
 
== Camera and Sensors ==
 
=== Built-In Camera ===
Visual input:
* Scene capture
* AI vision input
* Photo capability
* Recognition source
 
=== Microphone ===
Audio input:
* Voice commands
* Speech capture
* AI interaction
* Audio queries
 
=== IMU Sensors ===
Motion sensing:
* Accelerometer
* Gyroscope
* Head orientation
* Basic motion
 
== Physical Design ==
 
=== Weight ===
Ultra-lightweight:
* '''Weight''': 39-40 grams
* Normal eyewear range
* All-day wearable
* Barely noticeable
 
=== Frame Styles ===
Color options:
* Clear (translucent)
* Black (opaque)
* Smoke Gray
* Visible electronics (clear)
 
=== Materials ===
Construction:
* Lightweight frame
* Quality hinges
* Durable build
* Fashion-acceptable
 
=== Prescription Support ===
Vision correction:
* Prescription-ready
* $99 additional cost
* Standard lens fitting
* Accessibility
 
== Battery and Charging ==
 
=== Battery Life ===
Power specifications:
* All-day with moderate use
* 10-20 minutes per hour
* Integrated battery
* Efficient operation
 
=== Mister Power Case ===
Charging solution:
* Magnetic charging case
* Included with purchase
* Extended battery via case
* Portable charging
 
=== Power Management ===
Efficiency:
* Nordic nRF52840 efficiency
* Low-power Bluetooth
* Display power management
* Optimized firmware
 
== Connectivity ==
 
=== Bluetooth LE ===
Wireless connection:
* Bluetooth Low Energy
* Phone pairing
* Data transfer
* AI access via phone
 
=== Smartphone Required ===
Dependency:
* iOS or Android phone
* Noa app required
* AI processing on phone/cloud
* Constant connection
 
=== Audio Output ===
No speaker:
* External earbuds recommended
* Phone speaker option
* Bluetooth audio pairing
* Personal audio choice
 
== Open-Source Platform ==
 
=== GitHub Repository ===
Code availability:
* Full source code
* Firmware
* App components
* Documentation
 
=== Hardware Documentation ===
Design files:
* Schematics available
* Component information
* Modification guides
* Development resources
 
=== Developer Community ===
Ecosystem:
* Community contributions
* Third-party apps
* Feature extensions
* Shared improvements
 
=== Customization ===
Flexibility:
* Custom AI integrations
* App development
* Firmware modification
* Personal workflows
 
== Comparison with AI Glasses ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Feature !! Brilliant Labs Frame !! Ray-Ban Meta !! Even Realities G1 !! INMO Air2
|-
| Type || AI AR glasses || Camera glasses || Smart glasses || Standalone AR
|-
| Display || 640×400 micro-OLED || None || 640×200 waveguide || 640×400 OLED
|-
| AI || ChatGPT/Perplexity || Meta AI || Even AI/ChatGPT || INMO GPT
|-
| Camera || Yes || 12MP || No || Yes
|-
| Open Source || Yes (fully) || No || No || No
|-
| Weight || 39-40g || 50g || 44g || 99g
|-
| Price || $349 || $299 || $599 || $899
|}
 
== Strengths and Limitations ==
 
=== Strengths ===
* Ultra-lightweight (39-40g)
* Fully open-source (GitHub)
* ChatGPT/Perplexity/Whisper AI
* 640×400 micro-OLED display
* ~20° FOV prism optics
* Built-in camera + microphone
* Affordable ($349)
* Prescription lens support
* Developer-friendly platform
* Three color options
 
=== Limitations ===
* No built-in speaker (needs earbuds)
* Monocular display (right eye only)
* 20Hz low refresh rate
* Requires smartphone connection
* No spatial tracking
* Limited field of view (~20°)
* Small display
* Early-stage app ecosystem
* Battery limited for heavy use
 
== Technical Specifications Summary ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Specification !! Details
|-
| Display || 0.23" micro-OLED, 640×400
|-
| FOV || ~20° diagonal
|-
| Optics || Geometric prism (right eye)
|-
| AI || ChatGPT, Perplexity, Whisper
|-
| Camera || Yes (built-in)
|-
| Microphone || Yes (built-in)
|-
| Speaker || No (use earbuds)
|-
| Weight || 39-40g
|-
| Connectivity || Bluetooth LE
|-
| Open Source || Yes (fully)
|-
| Price || $349 ($448 with Rx)
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
* [[Brilliant Labs]]
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[AI Glasses]]
* [[AR Glasses]]
* [[Open-Source Hardware]]
* [[ChatGPT]]
* [[Perplexity AI]]
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Devices]]
[[Category:Smart Glasses]]
[[Category:AI Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Open-Source Hardware]]
[[Category:Brilliant Labs]]
[[Category:2020s AR]]
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