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|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|VR/AR = [[Augmented Reality]]
|Type = [[Head-mounted display]]
|Type = [[Smart glasses]]
|Subtype = [[AR Glasses]]
|Subtype = AI smart glasses (open source)
|Release Date = 2024
|Platform = iOS, Android
|Price = $349
|Creator = [[Brilliant Labs]]
|Display = Single Micro-OLED monocular
|Announced = 2024
|Resolution = 640x400 per-eye
|Release = 2024
|Refresh Rate =  
|Price = $419 (plain) / $537 (prescription)
|Field of View = 20° diagonal
|Website = https://brilliant.xyz
|Horizontal FoV =  
|OS = Noa app (Python-based)
|Vertical FoV =  
|CPU = Nordic nRF52840
|Diagonal FoV = 20°
|GPU =
|IPD Range =  
|Storage =
|Ocularity = Monocular
|RAM =
|Display = Micro-OLED (right eye)
|Resolution = 640 x 400
|Refresh =
|Brightness =
|FOV = ~20° diagonal
|PPD =
|Lenses = Optional prescription inserts
|IPD = 58-72mm
|Eye Tracking =
|Hand Tracking =
|Tracking =
|Spatial Mapping =
|Speakers = None (use earbuds)
|Microphone = Yes
|Audio Jack =
|Connectivity = Bluetooth
|Ports = USB-C (via Mr. Power charger)
|Battery = All-day (with top-ups)
|Weight = 40g
|Materials = Lightweight frame
|Colors = Multiple options
|Sensors = Camera (over nose), microphone
|Input = Voice, tap gestures
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'''Brilliant Labs Frame''' is an [[augmented reality]] [[head-mounted display]] released in 2024.
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.<ref name="brilliant">{{cite web|url=https://brilliant.xyz/products/frame|title=Frame|publisher=Brilliant Labs}}</ref>
 
== 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 ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Option !! Price
|-
| Plain lenses || $418.80
|-
| Prescription lenses || $536.60
|}


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


* '''Field of View:''' 20° diagonal
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 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
|}


* '''Price:''' $349
== See Also ==
* [[Brilliant Labs]]
* [[AI glasses]]
* [[Open source hardware]]
* [[Smart glasses]]
* [[ChatGPT]]


== See Also ==
== References ==
* [[Augmented Reality]]
{{Reflist}}
* [[Head-mounted display]]
* [[AR Glasses]]


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[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:AR Glasses]]
[[Category:Head-mounted displays]]
[[Category:Smart glasses]]
[[Category:AI glasses]]
[[Category:Open source hardware]]
[[Category:Brilliant Labs]]
[[Category:2020s AR]]

Revision as of 22:09, 7 January 2026

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

  1. ↑ "Frame". Brilliant Labs. https://brilliant.xyz/products/frame.
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