A new AI wearable, Omi, promises to increase productivity by assisting users with daily tasks using voice commands and a “brain interface.” The device aims to be a more practical alternative to previous AI gadgets, while addressing privacy concerns through open-source software.
San Francisco-based startup Based Hardware has unveiled Omi, a wearable AI assistant designed to improve productivity. Launched at the Consumer Electronic Show, the device responds to voice commands when worn as a necklace or can attach to the side of the head using medical tape, activating through a unique “brain interface.”
Unlike other AI gadgets that aim to replace smartphones, Omi is meant to complement existing devices. It can answer questions,…