Microsoft's Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets
Microsoft has introduced Project Solara, a new operating system designed specifically for AI agent gadgets. The company showcased two concept devices at the Build 2026 event, including a desk concept and a wearable badge concept. While these devices are not intended for market release, they serve as reference designs for other manufacturers to develop similar products.
- ▪Project Solara is built on Android and aims to power agent-driven experiences.
- ▪The desk concept features facial recognition and access to AI agents, while the badge concept includes a camera and fingerprint scanner.
- ▪Microsoft is collaborating with companies like AccuWeather and Target to pilot the hardware.
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