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MNN UK · March 18, 2026 · 1 min read

AI-powered smart glasses win £1m prize for dementia support

What happened: AI software integrated into smart glasses, called CrossSense, won a £1m prize for aiding people with dementia. The glasses use verbal prompts and floating text via an assistant named Wispy to help users with daily tasks.

Why it matters:

  • Provides practical support for people living with dementia, potentially improving independence.
  • Could influence future assistive technology development and availability, with release expected by early 2027.

MNN Take: The CrossSense system combines AI with wearable tech to offer real-time guidance, aiming to ease challenges faced by dementia patients in everyday activities.

Sources: Guardian UK