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Brilliant Labs builds Halo, open-source AR glasses with AI-powered visual analysis, translation, and a microOLED display. SITE_META_DESC: At Brilliant Labs, we're building an open-source ecosystem to support developers and creatives reimagining the future. SITE_BODY_TEXT: Skip to content Contact News Dev ORDER NOW
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What is Brilliant Labs?
Brilliant Labs - Halo is the open-source glasses platform for the curious and creative, designed as pocket-sized AR wearable AI for imaginative hackers. The glasses feature a color microOLED display, bone conduction speakers, and an on-device AI processor with Cortex-M55 CPU and NPU for private, low-power AI inference. Halo pairs with Noa, a cloud-based AI agent that handles realtime multimodal conversations about anything you see, hear, or imagine, with the ability to remember what it saw, heard, and said to make interactions increasingly personal over time.
Key features include a 14-hour all-day battery life, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, ultra low-power optical sensor for AI inference, 2x mics with audio activity detection, 6-axis IMU with tap detection, and ZephyrOS with Lua interface for development. The glasses support prescription and sunglass lens options through SmartBuyGlasses, feature optical grade stock lenses with anti-reflective coating, and include 2x ultra-compact bone conduction speakers for private audio. Noa supports live translation across 20+ languages, conversational AI, memory enhancement, and Vibe Mode for generating custom AI mini-apps on demand.
Halo is designed for developers, creatives, hackers, and anyone curious about reimagining the future of intelligent computing. The open-source ecosystem includes hardware and software accessibility with an open SDK, GitHub repositories for code, documentation at docs.brilliant.xyz, and a Discord community for collaboration. The device weighs just over 40 grams and is designed for IPD range of 58-72mm.
Brilliant Labs pricing
Pricing model: Free
Halo is available for pre-order at $299 USD in matte black through the Brilliant Labs website, with first units shipping in Q4 2025 (late November 2025) as a limited release with global shipping. The free tier includes real-time AI dialogue, live translation across 20+ languages, and memory enhancement with daily usage caps out of the box. Noa Plus subscription costs $19.99 per month when Halo starts shipping, unlocking full memory features and the best AI models with deep personalization and long-term memory. Prescription lenses available through exclusive SmartBuyGlasses partnership.
Brilliant Labs pros
- Open-source hardware and software ecosystem for developers
- 14-hour all-day battery life for extended use
- Color microOLED display in peripheral vision
- On-device AI processing with NPU for privacy
- Bone conduction speakers ensure private audio
- Noa AI remembers past conversations for personalization
- Live translation across 20+ languages
- Vibe Mode generates custom AI mini-apps on demand
- Lightweight design at just over 40 grams
- Prescription and sunglass lens options available
- Open SDK for building custom AI experiences
- Comprehensive sensor array including camera and IMU
- Bluetooth 5.3 for reliable smartphone tethering
- Lua interface for cross-platform development
- Competitive $299 preorder price point
Brilliant Labs cons
- Noa Plus subscription required for full memory features at $19.99/month
- Daily usage caps on free tier AI features
- Matte black finish only at launch, limited color options
- Ships starting late November 2025, not available immediately
- Heavier than previous Frame glasses despite being lightweight
- No photo capture capability mentioned
- May cause eye strain, headaches, or motion sickness with long use
- Not suitable while driving or operating dangerous equipment
Frequently asked questions about Brilliant Labs
What is Halo and what does it do?
Halo is the open-source glasses platform for the curious and creative that provides pocket-sized AR wearable AI. It features a color microOLED display, bone conduction speakers, and on-device AI processing. Halo pairs with Noa, an AI agent that handles realtime multimodal conversations about anything you see, hear, or imagine, with the unique ability to remember what it saw, heard, and said to make interactions increasingly personal over time and enhance your memory.
How long does Halo's battery last?
Halo has an impressive 14-hour all-day battery life on a single charge, aided by a low-power camera and an AI chip equipped with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for extreme low-power AI inference.
Is Halo open source?
Yes, Halo is fully open source with both hardware and software accessible. The ecosystem includes an open SDK for building custom AI experiences, GitHub repositories for code at github.com/brilliantlabsAR, and documentation at docs.brilliant.xyz. The device runs ZephyrOS with Lua interface and is designed to support developers and creatives reimagining the future.
What is Noa and how does it work?
Noa is a cloud-based AI agent that serves as the interface to several AI models including Perplexity AI for conversational search, Stable Diffusion for text-to-image generation, GPT4 for text-generation, and Whisper for speech recognition. It handles realtime multimodal conversations, can remember what it saw, heard, and said to build long-term memory, supports conversational AI, memory enhancement, and speaks more than 20 different languages.
What is the price of Halo glasses?
Halo is available for pre-order at $299 USD in matte black through the Brilliant Labs website. This is a competitive price point against Meta's basic Ray-Ban models. Prescription lenses are available through an exclusive partnership with SmartBuyGlasses for those who need them.
What is Vibe Mode?
Vibe Mode is a feature that generates custom AI mini-apps on demand. It allows users to vibe-code custom apps, enabling the wearable to go beyond a basic notification gateway and become a cognitive prosthetic that can recall past conversations, contextualize real-world tasks, and retrieve information instantly through discreet bone conduction audio.
When will Halo be available?
Halo is available for pre-order starting today on the Brilliant Labs website, with first units shipping in Q4 2025 (late November 2025) as a limited release. Global shipping begins in late November 2025. The device is initially available only in matte black finish.
What are the display and audio specifications?
Halo features a color microOLED display that projects a retro arcade-style user interface into the wearer's peripheral vision. For audio, it includes 2x ultra-compact bone conduction speakers integrated into the arms of the glasses, ensuring privacy. The display resolution and brightness specifications follow from the Frame's 640x400 px at approximately 200 nits as the base platform.
Can I get prescription lenses for Halo?
Yes, prescription lens options are available for Halo through an exclusive partnership with SmartBuyGlasses. The glasses come with optical grade stock lenses with anti-reflective coating, and SmartBuyGlasses provides prescription and sunglass lens options for those who need them.
What sensors and connectivity does Halo have?
Halo includes an ultra low-power optical sensor for AI inference, 2x mics with audio activity detection, a 6-axis IMU with tap detection, and a front-facing camera. For connectivity, it uses Bluetooth 5.3 to pair with the Noa cross-platform mobile app. The AI Processor is an Extreme low-power Alif B1 processor with Cortex-M55 CPU and NPU for on-device AI processing.