Memories.ai announced Project LUCI, a visual AI model, as a developer-first platform for AI wearables, according to a company disclosure ahead of CES 2026.
Project LUCI Overview
Project LUCI, an acronym for Long Understanding Contextual Intelligence, is positioned as a reference platform for developers. The stated objective for Project LUCI is to establish an ecosystem similar to Android for AI wearables, facilitating development and iteration for other companies.
The system is designed to enable users to recall previous conversations, decisions, and specific moments. A companion application will convert these events into searchable memories.
Development Rationale and Technology
Shawn Shen, co-founder and CEO of Memories.ai, stated that the company pivoted LUCI from a consumer device to a system-level reference design. This shift was attributed to the perceived need for further maturity in the AI wearable sector. Shen indicated that previous AI wearables experienced limitations due to an absence of comprehensive memory and contextual understanding. Memories.ai addresses this through its LVMM 2.0 model.
The LVMM 2.0 model processes video capture, converting it into on-device encoded frames for later reference. Shen compared Project LUCI to Google's Nexus line of phones, which were designed primarily for developers and enthusiasts to showcase the Android platform.
Partnerships and Security
Memories.ai intends to collaborate with other AI wearable companies, including Rokid, Sharge, and RayNeo.
Regarding security, Shen indicated that the team plans to work with cloud providers to implement enterprise-grade data security, encryption, and access control. Qualcomm, a chip manufacturer, will also partner on the project to power the device and integrate additional security layers.
Market Context
Project LUCI's announcement follows the introduction of several other AI wearables, such as the Rabbit R1 and the Humane AI pin. These prior devices have faced challenges related to software performance and autonomous operation, as observed in market reception. The global AI wearables market is estimated at $44 billion and is projected to reach $311 billion by 2033, according to Grand View Research.
Availability
Project LUCI will be featured at CES 2026. Full product availability is scheduled for later in 2026, with reservations currently open.