AirCaps makes smart glasses that show real-time captions, translate speech in 60+ languages, and surface AI meeting intelligence. The glasses use four microphones with beamforming, 300ms caption latency, and a private display visible only to the wearer. AirCaps says it has 5,000+ customers, was backed by Y Combinator, and has been featured in major publications including WIRED and Forbes.
Assist individuals with hearing loss in conversations; Provide real-time translations for travelers; Enhance meeting accessibility for all participants; Support language learners in understanding spoken language; Facilitate communication in noisy environments
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AirCaps specializes in smart glasses designed to provide real-time subtitles for conversations, primarily aimed at enhancing communication for individuals with hearing loss. The glasses utilize advanced AI technology to deliver accurate transcription and translation in over 60 languages, making them suitable for various environments such as meetings and social gatherings.
Key features of AirCaps' smart glasses include:
The benefits of using AirCaps' smart glasses include improved communication for those with hearing impairments, enhanced understanding in multilingual interactions, and the ability to engage more fully in social and professional settings.
Preorders for new batch launching February 2026; Received positive user testimonials highlighting life-changing impact; Backed by Y Combinator; High demand led to previous batch selling out