About AirCaps
What is AirCaps?
AirCaps is a wearable AR assistive technology startup based in San Francisco and part of the Y Combinator Fall 2025 cohort. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Their glasses weigh only 38 g and deliver sub‑300 ms latency captioning across 50+ languages, even in noisy environments, enabling better comprehension and participation in conversations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} The founders, based at Yale and Cornell, have a background in audio AI and smart‑glasses technology, and the product combines hardware design with audio and language AI to support accessibility, travel, meetings and more. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Key Features of AirCaps
Captions and translates conversations in over 50 languages instantly with sub‑300 ms latency. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Weighs only 38 g, looks like normal eyewear, enabling comfortable all‑day use. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Models handle overlapping speech and noisy backgrounds – designed for real‑world conversational settings. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Only the wearer sees the captions/translation on their private display; others see regular glasses. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Originally built for hearing‑impaired users but adopted by travellers, professionals, learners and more. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Ships to over 40 countries worldwide; supports Android & iOS companion app. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}