Envision, a leader in assistive technology, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Ally Solos smart glasses, designed specifically to empower blind and low-vision individuals.
By integrating advanced artificial intelligence with a high-definition camera, these lightweight smart glasses offer an unprecedented level of independence, enabling users to read text, recognize objects, describe their surroundings, and navigate with ease. Ally Solos is set to redefine how visually impaired individuals interact with the world.
Cutting-Edge Features for Everyday Independence
The Ally Solos glasses, built on Solos’ award-winning AirGo platform, combine sophisticated AI with practical functionality. Powered by Envision’s Ally AI assistant — a blend of multiple AI models, including Meta’s Llama, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Perplexity—the glasses deliver real-time assistance through voice commands.
Key features include:
- Text Reading and Translation: The built-in HD camera can read menus, street signs, documents, and even handwritten notes aloud in over 60 languages, making everyday tasks like checking a restaurant menu or bus schedule effortless.
- Object and Scene Recognition: The glasses identify objects, landmarks, currency, and familiar faces, providing verbal descriptions to help users understand their environment, whether shopping, exploring a new place, or managing daily tasks.
- Navigation Support: Ally Solos offers real-time navigation assistance, warning users about obstacles and providing directions to ensure safe and confident movement in busy or unfamiliar settings.
- Web Search and More: Connected to the Ally app on iOS or Android, the glasses allow users to search the web, check calendars, receive reminders, or even make video calls for live assistance.
These features are delivered through open-ear directional speakers, ensuring clear audio without blocking ambient sounds, and a voice-controlled interface for hands-free operation. The glasses also support prescription lenses, making them accessible to a wider range of users.
Designed for Comfort and Durability
Weighing under 50 grams, Ally Solos glasses are designed for all-day comfort and durability. With an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, they are built to withstand daily wear. The glasses come in three stylish color options—Shiny Black, Dark Crystal Grey, and Shiny Clear Brown—and two sizes (regular and large) to suit diverse preferences. Their modular design allows users to swap frame fronts for customization.
The battery life is a standout feature, offering up to 16 hours of active use on a single charge. A quick 15-minute charge via USB-C provides 3 hours of use, while a full charge takes just 90 minutes. This ensures users can rely on the glasses throughout the day, whether at home, work, or on the move.
Affordable Accessibility with Pre-Order Benefits
Ally Solos glasses are currently available for pre-order at a special launch price of $499, a significant discount from the regular price of $699. Each pre-order includes a one-year Ally Pro subscription (valued at $200), which unlocks advanced features like unlimited conversation time, custom voices, and shortcuts. After the first year, users can continue with the free version of Ally or opt for the Pro subscription for enhanced functionality. Shipping is expected to begin in October 2025.
While competitors like Ray-Ban Meta glasses are priced lower (around $299–$499), Ally Solos stands out for its accessibility-focused design, offering a robust suite of features tailored specifically for blind and low-vision users.
Envision’s Commitment to Inclusion
Envision has a proven track record in accessible technology, from launching the Envision app in 2018 to introducing Envision Glasses in 2020. The Ally Solos glasses represent the next step in their mission to break down barriers for the visually impaired. Co-designed with input from blind and low-vision communities, as well as caregivers and older adults, these glasses prioritize intuitive, hands-free interaction to seamlessly integrate into daily life.
“Ally Solos Glasses aren’t just about adding features—they’re about creating a seamless, hands-free experience that understands what you need and responds naturally,” says Envision CEO Karthik Mahadevan. “This is inclusion through innovation.”
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A Game-Changer for Accessibility
The Ally Solos smart glasses are more than a technological marvel; they are a lifeline for blind and low-vision individuals, offering greater independence and confidence in navigating the world. From reading a menu at a café to exploring a new city, these glasses empower users to engage with their surroundings in ways previously unimaginable. For those interested in transforming their daily experience, pre-ordering Ally Solos is a step toward a more accessible future.
