Vuzix and Mentra Announce AugmentOS for AI-Enhanced AR Devices

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February 3, 2025 – Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technology, and Mentra, a team of human-computer interface experts, have today announced the launch of ‘AugmentOS,’ a universal operating system designed for smart glasses, including the Vuzix Z100. 

According to Vuzix, AugmentOS combines cutting-edge AI functionality with a “revolutionary development platform” that comes pre-enabled with a range of features, including real-time captions, instant translation, proactive AI assistance, smart notifications, AI dashboards, and language learning tools.

These features have all been seamlessly integrated to work right out of the box, and are available in version 1.0 of AugmentOS from AugmentOS.org.

Beyond its built-in capabilities, AugmentOS introduces a development platform that simplifies smart glasses app development. Vuzix stated that using AugmentOS, 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.

Commenting on the announcement, Cayden Pierce, CEO of Mentra, said: “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.”

Pierce added, “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,” noted 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 stated that they aim to make AI-powered smart glasses more accessible, functional, and developer-friendly, and are hoping that the OS helps pave the way for the next generation of augmented reality experiences.

For more information on AugmentOS, click here.

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