AI-enabled glasses win £1m prize to aid independence for dementia patients

CrossSense's AI software Wispy, embedded in smart glasses, won the Longitude Prize (£1m) for dementia tech, offering real-time prompts and casual conversation to help wearers complete daily tasks; a smartphone version is due this year and CrossSense glasses in 2027, with pilots planned in late 2026. Early testing showed participants could name 82% of household items with the glasses (up from 46% without) and NHS rollout remains a long-term goal, though battery life and data considerations are noted.