AugmentOS development platform levels the playing field for smart glasses innovation
Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) (“Vuzix” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technology, and Mentra, a team of human-computer interface experts, today announced the launch of their AugmentOS, a universal operating system designed for smart glasses, including the Vuzix Z100™. AugmentOS combines cutting-edge AI functionality with a revolutionary development platform, unlocking new possibilities for users and developers alike.
Now available at AugmentOS.org, AugmentOS 1.0 is a first-of-its-kind operating system and super app that enhances human potential through AI-powered intelligence. It comes pre-enabled with an array of essential features, including real-time captions, instant translation, proactive AI assistance, smart notifications, AI dashboards, and language learning tools—all seamlessly integrated to work right out of the box.
Beyond its built-in capabilities, AugmentOS introduces a groundbreaking development platform that simplifies smart glasses app development. Developers can now build a single application that runs across multiple smart glasses models, while multiple AI assistants can work in parallel, using real-world context to proactively assist users throughout their day.
“This is the moment where AI steps out of our phones and into our world. By partnering with an industry leader like Vuzix, we’re creating a platform where AI can finally see what we see and understand our context in real time. For the first time, multiple AI assistants can work together seamlessly to enhance our daily lives—right in our field of view,” said Cayden Pierce, CEO of Mentra. “What excites me most about AugmentOS is how it brings AI-powered smart glasses to life today. Users get an incredible set of tools out of the box, while developers gain a frictionless way to build next-generation AI applications.”
“The Z100 smart glasses are an ideal platform for AugmentOS,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix. “Our close collaboration with Mentra will accelerate developer adoption and innovation in the smart glasses industry, positioning Vuzix at the forefront of the AI-enabled wearable revolution.”
With the launch of AugmentOS, Vuzix and Mentra are making AI-powered smart glasses more accessible, functional, and developer-friendly than ever before, paving the way for the next generation of augmented reality experiences.
