AI-powered smart glasses that can identify everyday objects and guide people with dementia through daily activities have been hailed as “revolutionary.” Built into black-rimmed frames that have a camera, microphone and speakers, the tech — known as “CrossSense” — guides wearers through everyday life by means of an assistant called Wispy. Not only can Wispy offer prompts and feedback during tasks through verbal cues and text that floats in front of the wearer’s eyes, it can also ask questions, engage in light conversation, and aid wearers in remembering stories. CrossSense may even slow down memory decline and improve broader cognition. The glasses scooped a major prize when the Longitude Prize on Dementia awarded $1.3 million to the innovation. Szczepan Orleans, CEO of CrossSense, said the prize money will help bring the company’s product to market. He said a smartphone version would be available at the end of 2026 and the glasses are expected to be available in early 2027.
