Description
In this episode, Dan Scarfe, Founder and CEO of XRAI Glass, takes us deep into the revolutionary world of smart glasses & spatial computing.
Dan shares how a personal mission to help his hearing-impaired grandfather inspired the creation of spectacles that transcribe and translate conversations in real time across 220+ languages. He reveals the sophisticated technology behind live speech processing, the critical differences between AI glasses and true AR devices, and why privacy-first design is essential for broader adoption.
From the technical breakthrough that gave their AR2 model 8-hour battery life while looking like regular eyewear, to enterprise deployments with the UK Ministry of Defence, Dan explains how XRAI is building the platform for ubiquitous smart glasses adoption.
Dan's closing argument captures a pivotal moment in technology history. He contends that smart glasses stand at the same inflection point smartphones once occupied—waiting for the final technical barriers (especially battery technology) to fall before unleashing their transformative potential on everything from accessibility to public venues.
Transcript
https://the-spatial-computing-podcast.notion.site/Transcript-for-Smart-Glasses-The-Next-Internet-Revolution-with-XRAI-Glass-CEO-Dan-Scarfe-The-Spa-240b6f708b4280bfa194cbde26356198?pvs=141
Timestamp
- Inspiration Behind XRAI Glass [00:01:00]: Dan shares how his grandfather's hearing loss inspired the creation of X-Ray Glass.
- Inspiration Behind Innovation [00:03:00]: Discussion on the advancements in smart glasses and the role of AI in enhancing user experience.
- Market and Use Cases [00:05:00]: Exploring the interest from enterprise and consumer markets in AI smart glasses.
- Competitive Edge [00:07:00]: How X-Ray Glass differentiates itself with live translation and transcription features.
- Vision for the Future [00:09:00]: Dan's insights on the future of smart glasses and the potential for widespread adoption.
- Closing Thoughts [00:11:00]: Final reflections on the challenges and opportunities in the smart glasses industry.
Guest Links
- LinkedIn: Dan Scarfe – CEO at XRAI Glass
- Twitter (XRAI Glass official): @XRAIGlass
- Website: https://xrai.glass
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