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New AI glasses can help dementia patients live more independently

On Wednesday evening, London-based CrossSense won the Longitude Prize on Dementia and received a £1m grand prize funded by Alzheimer's Society and Innovate UK. The prize panel judged the solution a genuine breakthrough with revolutionary potential for people living with dementia and their families.
Global dementia cases are projected to rise from approximately 57 million in 2019 to over 150 million by 2050, with around one million people in the UK now facing the condition. The device aims to help users maintain independence by supporting confidence at home, self-care, planning and socialising.
Weighing just 75g, the spectacles accept prescription lens inserts, are hearing-aid compatible and run on a one-hour built-in battery with an optional portable power bank. In home trials, three out of four patients reported significant improvement to their quality of life.
CrossSense will use the £1m prize funding to accelerate research and make the gadget publicly available within the next year. Creators plan wider release in early 2027 targeted for local authorities, care providers and NHS memory clinics.
Wispy, the AI companion, asks gentle questions and learns each user's unique routines, adapting as their dementia progresses. Engineers trained the system on dozens of everyday activities including getting dressed, household chores and making a cup of tea to guide users through daily tasks.

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