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Monocle: now shipping!

Open–source AR for the imaginative hacker

Brilliant Labs

We believe augmented reality devices should be:

  • Beautiful
  • Affordable
  • Accessible

At Brilliant Labs, we're building an open-source ecosystem to support hackers and creatives reimagining the future.

Learn More About Us

Brilliant Labs

We believe augmented reality devices should be:

  • Beautiful
  • Affordable
  • Accessible

At Brilliant Labs, we're building an open-source ecosystem to support hackers and creatives reimagining the future.

Learn More About Us
Introducing Monocle

Hack, build, and modify — Monocle is open to the boldest ideas

Computer vision meets the human eye

See the world anew through our 20° FOV super bright display optic. Monocle is computer vision capable and equipped with camera, microphone, and touch sensor.

Compact enough to explore with - programmable on the fly.

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Function meets form.

Unibody opto-mechanical enclosure

Clips to any frame

On-the-go charging case

Developer Resources

Living Documentation

Continuously updated as our team and community build new features, our docs help you get hacking.

Monocle Docs

Open-Source Codebase

The only limit is your imagination. Fork our code and make it yours. Monocle is open-source under the MIT Lincense.

Brilliant Labs Github

Drag-and-Drop FPGA Interface

With StreamLogic, use a drag-and-drop interface to reprogram the FPGA.

FPGA Docs

Supported by a community of creators

Works perfectly with little code.

Simon
Digital Creator

Can't wait! I love this device!

SirHack3r
Developer

Hi Bobak, what you guys are up to is so incredibly brilliant! I think this is so cool, and carries so many potential practical applications.

Aaron Hilton
Developer

Much of the UI features of Google Glass would work perfectly if not better on Monocle.

ericlewis
Developer

I'm working on a personal assistant platform, that allows you to run custom applications on a dedicated device, in your customer's pocket. Your monocle is brilliant!

Christoph
Developer

I'm still amazed that there's so much packed into such little volume, that's non-trivial to prototype

Philpax
Programmer/Engineer
Join the Brilliant Labs Server

Our Discord server is where brilliant hackers and AR enthusiasts share their projects for Monocle. Chat with our founders during monthly AMAs and take advantage of office hours to pick our lead engineer's brain. We also host contests and giveaways exclusively for members. Need support? With a global community, there's almost always someone online to help.

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What will you build?

Brilliant Labs in the Press