San Francisco, CA – Mentra, the developer of the open-source MentraOS for smart glasses, has showcased a new application enabling real-time product price comparisons directly through smart eyewear. Cayden Pierce, CEO of Mentra, highlighted the functionality in a recent social media post, demonstrating how users can photograph a product in a physical store to instantly discover the cheapest available price. This innovative application leverages the capabilities of the MentraOS platform to bring practical utility to the burgeoning smart glasses ecosystem.
MentraOS is positioned as an open-source operating system designed specifically for smart glasses, aiming to become the "Android for smart glasses." The platform provides developers with full control over hardware, supports multiple devices, and allows for simultaneous app operation. This foundational software seeks to address the current gap in a robust application framework for wearable AI devices, fostering a new era of hands-free computing.
The company recently announced an $8 million funding round, coinciding with the launch of MentraOS 2.0. This significant investment underscores confidence in Mentra's vision to build a comprehensive app store and developer ecosystem for smart glasses. Revenue generation is planned through developer subscriptions and a flexible revenue share model from app sales, mirroring successful mobile app store strategies.
The demonstrated price comparison tool exemplifies the kind of proactive, context-aware applications Mentra envisions for its platform. As stated by Pierce in the tweet, "You're shopping IRL, take a picture of any product with your glasses, and they tell you the cheapest price." This feature offers immediate value to consumers by integrating digital information seamlessly into real-world shopping experiences.
MentraOS is already compatible with various third-party hardware, including Even Realities G1 and Vuzix Z100 smart glasses, alongside Mentra's own upcoming devices. The company plans to release its Mentra Live AI glasses in late 2025, with another advanced model featuring an integrated display slated for early 2026. These developments aim to broaden the accessibility and adoption of smart glasses, powered by a growing suite of MentraOS applications.