Owl – Always-on Wearable AI
Overview
Owl is an innovative project that delves into the exciting potential of AI by integrating it into always-on wearable devices. Imagine having an AI that can listen and observe everything happening around you, designed to enhance your life by capturing valuable information through multiple sensors and translating data into useful insights.
Key Features
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Broad Capture Device Support: Owl integrates with various devices, from custom designs using ESP platforms and Sony Spresense to commercial products like the Apple Watch, with expanding support for all sensor-equipped devices.
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Flexible Inference Options: Users can choose to run Owl's AI models locally or use commercial options like GPT-4, leveraging platforms like Ollama. For text-to-speech capabilities, technologies like Whisper are available.
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Web and Device Capture: Easily capture information straight from your desktop or mobile device.
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Multimodal Capture: Owl continuously captures audio and location data, with plans to expand into image and video capture in the near future.
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Connectivity Options: Whether using BLE, LTE, or WiFi, Owl ensures that you are always connected.
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Interactive AI: Owl offers seamless interaction through native iOS and web interfaces, with Android support being developed.
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Speaker Verification: Owl's AI becomes familiar with your voice, enabling personalized responses.
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Streaming and Offline Modes: Stream your life to your AI for real-time assistance or use offline mode when network access is limited.
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Advanced Conversation Understanding: Owl uses advanced conversational technologies to dissect and understand interactions through VAD-based segmentation.
Project Objectives
Owl aims to revolutionize human-computer interaction using wearable technology to record life's moments and derive insights through AI. Its goals include:
- Developing a continuously running AI system that enhances productivity and introspection, augments memory, and fosters connections.
- Enabling specific applications like productivity improvements, knowledge sharing, and health management.
- Investigating user experience, interface design, and privacy concerns within human-computer interactions.
Meet Bee: The Reference Hardware Device
The Owl project introduces "Bee," a groundbreaking device engineered for AI wearable technology enthusiasts. With a duration of up to 50 hours and a size of 1.2 inches in diameter, Bee is tailored for seamless integration into various wearable formats.
Key Features of Bee:
- Long Battery Life: Its 50-hour battery life supports continuous AI interaction.
- Compact Design: With its small size, it fits effortlessly into various wearable ideas.
- Community Engagement: Selected contributors can participate in testing Bee, exploring its potential in productivity, memory enhancement, and task automation.
Privacy and Security
The Owl project emphasizes user privacy, requiring transparency and consent when recording interactions. Users are encouraged to respect legal and ethical considerations around privacy and employ security measures like hosting servers over HTTPS.
Contribution and Community
Owl is an open-source project inviting contributions and discussions. Aspiring contributors can join their Discord community to collaborate and explore how Owl can evolve through shared efforts.
Owning a part of the innovative future Owl envisions is just a conversation away. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, or just curious, Owl welcomes you to its growing community dedicated to wearable AI technology. Consider joining their journey to continue reshaping how AI can be integrated into daily life.