QWR Unveils Humbl: India’s First AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Indian deep-tech startup QWR has officially announced its latest innovation — Humbl, a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses, and the first of their kind to be designed and developed entirely in India. The company claims Humbl aims to blend advanced artificial intelligence with practical, wearable technology for everyday use.
Inspired by global products like the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, Humbl offers a powerful, voice-controlled AI assistant in a discreet, stylish sunglasses form. The official launch is scheduled for later this month, with customer shipments expected by Q1 2025.
Humbl Smart Glasses: A Glimpse Into the Future of Wearable AI
In its announcement, QWR highlighted three key design principles behind Humbl — utility, discretion, and contextual awareness. Although detailed technical specifications haven’t been released yet, the company confirmed that Humbl's design and features are similar to global smart eyewear models but tailored for Indian users and conditions.
From the outside, Humbl looks like a regular pair of sunglasses, but inside, it’s equipped with a built-in AI assistant that can be activated using the wake phrase “Hey Humbl”.
AI-Powered Features: What Can Humbl Do?
Once activated, users can fully control Humbl via voice commands, allowing for a completely hands-free experience. Key capabilities include:
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Recording first-person videos from the wearer’s point of view
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Summarizing meetings, conversations, or audio in real time
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Setting reminders and managing daily tasks
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Providing navigation assistance with turn-by-turn guidance
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Playing music hands-free on the go
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Translating text and speech in real time
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Object and landmark recognition via onboard cameras
Thanks to the AI assistant, Humbl processes both visual and auditory inputs, enabling contextual awareness. This means it can recognize what’s in front of you — such as street signs, objects, or landmarks — and provide relevant, voice-based feedback.
Design and Wearability
Humbl is designed to be worn like everyday sunglasses, prioritizing comfort, style, and discretion. While the final look hasn’t been fully revealed, early promotional videos on QWR’s social media platforms show a sleek, minimalistic aesthetic likely to appeal to urban professionals, tech enthusiasts, and early adopters.
Privacy and Camera Use
Although the company has not specified details about the onboard camera, Humbl is confirmed to be capable of capturing videos from the wearer’s point of view, similar to existing AR eyewear devices. However, it's still unclear whether privacy indicators, such as LED lights during recording, will be included — something consumers may watch for closely in the final release.
What We Don’t Know Yet
At this stage, several critical questions remain unanswered:
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Hardware specifications like processor, battery life, weight, display (if any), and lens features have not been shared.
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The AI engine or language model powering Humbl’s assistant is also unknown. It remains to be seen whether QWR is using an in-house model or relying on external platforms like OpenAI or Google Gemini.
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No product listing is available yet on the official QWR website.
However, the company has released teaser videos via social media, generating buzz among Indian tech circles.
About QWR
Founded in 2017 by Suraj Aiar, QWR is a Bengaluru-based startup working in the fields of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR). The company already sells VR headsets and Aurl, an audio-based smart glasses product focused on sound features without a camera.
With Humbl, QWR is aiming to elevate its smart wearable offerings by adding AI-based visual processing and enhanced contextual awareness, placing it alongside global competitors in the AR space.
Conclusion
The launch of Humbl marks a significant milestone for India’s deep-tech sector, introducing a homegrown alternative to AI-powered smart glasses like those from Meta and Ray-Ban. With AI-driven features like real-time translation, video capture, and hands-free control, Humbl positions itself as a powerful and practical everyday companion.
As QWR prepares for the product’s official release, all eyes will be on the final specifications, pricing, and availability. If delivered as promised, Humbl could lead the way for AI wearables made in India.
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