Microsoft Reveals AI Smart Badge and Desktop Companion Concepts
TL;DR. Microsoft debuted two novel AI-powered gadget concepts at its Build conference, including a smart badge and a desktop companion device. - The smart badge integrates a touchscreen, microphone, 5G, and a camera for AI agent interaction in enterprise settings. - Microsoft’s Copilot AI can process visual inputs from the badge camera, clean images, and share them with teams. - A separate desktop device features similar AI capabilities, acting as a PC companion with ultra-wideband sensors.
- Microsoft introduced AI gadget concepts, specifically a smart badge and a desktop companion, during its Build conference.
- The smart badge includes a camera, touchscreen, microphone, and connectivity, designed for enterprise use like healthcare and retail.
- AI agents, such as Copilot, use the badge's camera to understand the environment and perform tasks.
- A desktop concept device offers similar AI interaction, potentially pairing with PCs via Bluetooth.
Sources
- Microsoft’s Big New Idea for AI Gadgets Is a Badge With a Camera — gizmodo.com
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