Indian-Origin Founder Launches Wearable Device That Gives You ‘Infinite Memory of Life’

San Franciso: As much as our generation is obsessed with capturing every moment of our lives, it was not possible until now! An Indian-origin techie has launched a new gadget as a solution to this.

Advait Paliwal unveiled a wearable AI device named Iris, designed to provide users with "infinite memory."

Paliwal, in a post on X, wrote: "Iris, a wearable device, can empower humans with ‘infinite memory’ of their life."

He added that the device records "pictures every minute," which are stored either on the device or in the cloud, allowing users to preserve life's small moments and recognize patterns often overlooked.

In a series of tweets, Paliwal, who is based in San Francisco, shared other unique features of the device. He highlighted the Focus Mode feature, which detects when the wearer is distracted and offers reminders to refocus.

"I built Iris, a wearable that gives you infinite memory of your life. It takes a picture every minute, captions and organizes them into a timeline, and uses AI to help you remember forgotten details. Iris also has a focus mode. It notices when you get distracted and proactively tells you to get back on track," his post read.

How Does the Device Work?

According to Paliwal's post, Iris, an AI-powered device, captures and displays photos in a timeline gallery, documenting every minute. This innovative gadget helps retrieve information collected over time, aiding memory recall. Key features include:

1. Timeline View: Visualize memories and track activities.
2. Focus Mode: Set goals and receive reminders to stay on track.

For example, if you set a 30-minute reading goal, Iris will notify you if you get distracted, ensuring you stay focused.

Iris combines photography, AI, and reminders to enhance productivity and memory.

Inspired by the Evil Eye

Paliwal shared that his design was inspired by the evil eye, which is believed to protect people from bad luck.

“When I was designing Iris, I thought about how this could fit with more modern devices. The round shape of Iris is somewhat like the evil eye pendant, but simpler. Instead of concentric circles, we have just one circle with the camera in the middle,” said Paliwal in his post.

How Did the Internet React?

One user opined, "It's an interesting concept, but I wouldn't want to interact with someone who had this on, taking a photo every minute."

"I would pay huge $$ for a device like this if it could help me remember people’s names and let me know their name when we talk," another user wrote.

"There are a bunch of failed startups in this category—Google Clip, Memento—but what they didn't have was AI. So this could work," a third user remarked.

"Love the idea. The design and the name are perfect. Great work!" a fourth comment read.