Brilliant Labs

Brilliant Labs builds an open-source hardware and software ecosystem centered on Halo, a pair of smart glasses designed for developers, creatives, and curious tinkerers who want to explore augmented reality and on-device AI. The glasses combine a microOLED color display, two ultra-compact bone conduction speakers, and an ultra-low-power Alif B1 processor that integrates a Cortex-M55 CPU with a neural processing unit (NPU) for running AI inference locally. An optical sensor detects visual cues, while two microphones pick up audio for voice commands and activity detection. A six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) supports tap detection, enabling touch-free interactions. The lenses are optical-grade stock lenses with an anti-reflective coating, and prescription or sunglass options are available. On the software side, Halo runs ZephyrOS – a real-time operating system – and exposes a Lua scripting interface, allowing developers to write custom apps and interactions directly on the device. A cross-platform mobile app pairs with the glasses via Bluetooth 5.3, and a cloud-based AI agent can process more complex tasks or relay information to the user. The hardware is designed to be modular and extensible: the printed circuit board includes a speaker, a microphone, an AI processor, an optical sensor, and a battery, all housed in a lightweight frame. The battery lasts up to 14 hours under normal usage, making it practical for all-day wear. Brilliant Labs positions this platform as a tool for experimentation rather than a finished consumer product. Developers can use the built-in NPU to run custom computer vision models, real-time object recognition, or contextual notifications without relying on a phone or cloud connection for every task. The bone conduction speakers keep the us