The X1 bone conduction headset from New York-based Auriview is now available on Kickstarter. It records everything you see and hear, has an integrated AI assistant that allows voice commands for interaction, and lets you ask questions and stay in touch without continuously reaching for your phone.
Cyclists, runners, hikers, commuters, and those who frequently engage in the age-old practice of using their hands when outdoors make up the most obvious audience. You can listen to audio while still hearing traffic, trail talk, suspicious branches, or the precise instant your companion remarks, "This shortcut is probably fine," since bone conduction keeps the ear canal open. Additionally, the headset's low profile allows it to fit under many cycle helmets and possibly some ski helmets. This is the kind of useful feature that distinguishes wearable technology from "cool in a render, doomed in a drawer,” reports odditymall.
The majority of headsets are designed for listening. X1 is designed to see, hear, comprehend, record, translate, navigate, and maintain connectivity while moving. It is a wearable AI device that has an HD point-of-view camera, AI visual recognition, open-ear bone conduction audio, real-time translation, smart recording, live streaming, app media management, Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.4, dual-mic noise reduction, IPX8 waterproofing, IP6X dust protection, and a lightweight 48g body.
The integrated camera uses a 130-degree wide-angle lens to capture 4K footage at 30 frames per second. Because the camera is stationary rather than rotating like a tiny robot periscope, that field of view is important. Though anyone hoping for GoPro-level control should keep in mind that this is still a little headset rather than a chest-mounted documentary crew, Auriview claims that the broad lens helps cover the view in front of you.
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Voice recording and translation are also supported by the X1. English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic are among the languages in which face-to-face interactions can be translated.
Those who choose lightweight, open-ear audio with sporadic camera and AI features will find the X1 more appealing than those who prioritize the highest level of video quality. The helmet-friendly design and open-ear awareness may appeal to commuters and cyclists. The hands-free camera and object recognition might be appealing to hikers. Voice notes and translation could be very helpful to travelers. Owning headphones that seem like they've swallowed a tour guide will just be fun for techies.
