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What if real life had subtitles? These AR smart glasses make it happen
Published: 27 February 2025 at 06:00 Europe/London
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What if you could subtitle everyday life? That question sparked the creation of XRAI, a company developing augmented reality glasses that display real-time subtitles right before your eyes.
In this episode, XRAI CEO and founder Dan Scarfe joins us to share how AI and augmented reality (AR) are making conversations more accessible - for the 1.5 billion people worldwide with hearing loss, but also for anyone who’s ever struggled to hear in a noisy café, missed a detail in a conversation, or needed instant translation.
In this episode, we cover:
- The highs and lows of building inclusive tech
- How XRAI’s earliest users (and Dan’s granddad) helped refine the product
- The different use cases for the technology - benefits for the deaf and neurodivergent communities as well as global businesses
- The future of AI-driven assistive technology and what’s next for XRAI
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About Dan Scarfe:
Dan Scarfe is the CEO and founder of XRAI, a company using AI and augmented reality to improve accessibility. Inspired by his grandfather’s hearing loss, he developed XRAI Glass, smart glasses that provide real-time subtitles. Under his leadership, XRAI is expanding into live translation and workplace integration, aiming to make communication more inclusive worldwide.
Learn more about XRAI: https://xrai.glass/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xraiglass/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xraiglass/
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