Founded in 2019 by Bobak Tavangar, a former Apple program lead, Brilliant Labs has swiftly emerged as a trailblazer in the intersection of technology and personal vision. Based in Singapore, the company focuses on developing open source eyewear that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI), offering users an unprecedented blend of functionality and style. Tavangar's vision was to create eyewear that provides “visual superpowers” through AI, leveraging an open source platform that invites innovation and collaboration from creators worldwide.

 Brilliant Labs made a significant leap in January 2024 with the introduction of its flagship product, Frame. These innovative glasses, reminiscent of the iconic eyewear worn by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, were designed to look and feel like regular prescription lenses. Brilliant Labs  Frame glasses stand out by integrating advanced audio capabilities and a sophisticated AI search engine named Perplexity. Users benefit from the convenience of a built-in voice assistant, Noa, while enjoying seamless interaction with the AI-driven features.

The release of Frame came at a pivotal moment when other tech giants were also exploring similar innovations. Competitors such as Humane’s AI Pin, Rabbit’s R1, and Apple’s Vision Pro were vying for attention, while previous efforts like Google Glass and Microsoft’s HoloLens had struggled to capture the market. Brilliant Labs ' approach distinguished itself by focusing on user-centric design and open source accessibility, which had previously characterized their Monocle product—a pioneering augmented reality (AR) lens that attached to standard glasses.

Brilliant Labs continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in wearable technology, fostering an ecosystem where creativity and technological advancement go hand in hand. By combining cutting-edge AI with an open source philosophy, Brilliant Labs is not just shaping the future of eyewear but redefining it.