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}
How to use AirCaps?
To get started with AirCaps, visit their website and create an account. Once you're set up, explore features like Real‑time transcription & translation, Ultralight smart glasses form‑factor, Works in noisy and complex audio environments.
What Are the 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}