Harvard Develops AI-Powered Smart Glasses for the Future

Two Harvard University students, AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, recently modified Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses by combining them with AI technology. Using the facial search engine PimEyes, they created an AI-powered system called "I-XRAY," capable of identifying strangers and retrieving personal information, raising concerns about privacy in the age of AI.

The project demonstrates the potential—and risks—of using widely available technologies, including cameras and microcontrollers, to build AI systems capable of complex tasks like facial recognition. With just a glance, their system could reveal details like home addresses, phone numbers, and more, pulling information from public databases.

For developers, hobbyists, and engineers interested in exploring similar AI projects, OpenELAB.io offers a variety of AI cameras and microcontrollers that can be used to simulate and expand upon these kinds of applications.

AI Camera Products at OpenELAB.io:

HuskyLens AI Camera

HuskyLens AI Camera is a user-friendly AI vision sensor that can recognize faces, objects, and colors, and even follow lines and objects autonomously. With built-in algorithms and easy-to-use controls, it’s perfect for anyone looking to integrate AI into their DIY projects without requiring extensive coding experience.

M5Stack M5StickV AI Camera

The M5StickV is a compact, portable AI camera that supports various AI applications like object detection, facial recognition, and image classification. Powered by the Kendryte K210 chip, this device is a versatile tool for AI experimentation and rapid prototyping.

M5Stack UnitV K210 AI Camera

The UnitV K210 is another AI-powered camera equipped with the Kendryte K210 chip. It supports advanced AI tasks like object recognition and face detection, making it a perfect solution for edge AI projects. It’s easy to integrate into both DIY and professional projects.

M5Stack UnitV2 AI Camera

The M5Stack UnitV2 AI Camera is a more powerful version, featuring the Sigmastar AI processor. Its enhanced AI computing performance is ideal for industrial applications, rapid AI development, and more complex tasks, such as machine vision or robotic projects.

M5Stack UnitV2 M12 Version

The M5Stack UnitV2 M12 Version brings flexibility with an M12 lens mount that allows for lens upgrades to suit different applications. This camera is particularly suited for edge AI projects where flexibility and accuracy in image processing are key.

Whether you're looking to build a similar system to the "I-XRAY" or working on your own innovative AI project, OpenELAB.io offers the right tools to get started, from AI vision sensors like HuskyLens to M5Stack's versatile AI cameras. Explore our range of products and take your next DIY or prototype project to the next level!