Mentra-Community/MentraOS

MentraOS is the leading smart glasses OS. See live captions, stream your view, talk to AI, and capture photos hands-free on compatible glasses.

What it solves

MentraOS provides a cross-compatible operating system for smart glasses, eliminating the need for developers to write separate apps for different hardware manufacturers. It removes the hardware-specific complexities of pairing, connection, and data streaming, allowing developers to build a single application that works across multiple supported devices.

How it works

MentraOS utilizes a "Mentra Runtime" that runs on a smartphone. This runtime manages a shared connection to the smart glasses, allowing multiple apps (such as AI notes or translation tools) to run simultaneously on the phone while controlling the lightweight hardware of the glasses.

Who it’s for

  • Developers looking to build smart glasses applications quickly without hardware lock-in.
  • Businesses deploying smart glasses for field work, remote support, training, and compliance-sensitive workflows.
  • Hardware Manufacturers who want to integrate the Mentra Runtime into their own apps to access the Mentra ecosystem.

Highlights

  • Cross-Compatibility: A single API for accessing displays, microphones, cameras, and speakers across different brands of glasses.
  • Open Source: Licensed under Apache 2.0 for privacy, transparency, and control.
  • App Distribution: Includes a dedicated MiniApp Store for distributing and installing glasses apps.
  • Enterprise Ready: Already used by Fortune 500 companies for industrial and professional deployment.

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