Brilliant Labs and Alif Semiconductor Partner on Development of New Technologies for Next-Generation AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Publish Date: 2026-03-11 08:00:00
Source Domain: venturebeat.com
Groundbreaking partnership enables Brilliant Labs to push the boundaries of privacy-first, personalized intelligent computing
PLEASANTON, Calif. & SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 11, 2026–
Brilliant Labs, a pioneer in open-source wearables ushering in the future of intelligent computing, and Alif Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power-efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, today announced a strategic partnership to co-define silicon that will power Brilliant Labs’ next generation of AI-powered smart glasses.
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Brilliant Labs’ highly anticipated Halo Glasses will be powered by Alif Semiconductor’s Balletto B1 MCU, an ultra-low-power microcontroller with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that enables on-device AI processing. This allows Halo Glasses to perform complex tasks at ultra-low power such as real-time translation and its AI memory system while maximizing user privacy and extending battery life up to 14 hours.
Building on this foundation, the two companies will partner on groundbreaking, innovative technologies tailormade specifically for next-generation smart glasses. The new hardware will enable more advanced, personalized edge intelligence, bringing AI closer to the user while further reducing power consumption and data exposure.
“Our partnership with Alif allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personal, intelligent computing,” said Bobak Tavangar, CEO and co-founder of Brilliant Labs. “By co-defining the silicon that powers our next-generation glasses, we can deliver experiences that feel more natural, more private, and more responsive, without sacrificing performance or battery life.”
“Alif’s mission is to make AI ubiquitous through highly efficient, secure, and connected…
