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AI companion glasses that help with the order of things—not just single tasks, but sequences.

Step-by-step guidance—the order of things

Where most technology fails: guiding you step by step through activities, not just reminding you about single tasks

The challenge

"Giving an order to things. Focusing on just one thing at a time rather than the millions of things I don't want to think about."

— Person living with early-stage dementia

Many of us don't struggle with individual steps. The challenge is the order. What comes next? Have I done this already? When these questions pile up, we step away from activities that once brought us joy.

How Wispy helps

Wispy sees what you see, listens to what you tell it, and learns where you are in the sequence. By asking gentle questions, Wispy understands your unique way of doing things.

Example: Making tea

  1. 1 Wispy: "Fancy a cup of tea? What do you see around you?"
  2. 2 Wispy: "Lovely. How's that kettle doing?"
  3. 3 Wispy: "Sounds like it's ready. What are you thinking of doing next?"
  4. 4 Wispy: "That's the one. Can you talk me through what you're doing?"
  5. 5 Wispy: "Nearly there! How do you normally take your tea?"

Real results from real homes

Our 2025 study tested 23 pairs — each a person living with dementia and their carer — in their own homes. Even a single session demonstrated clear impact on cognition and daily activities.

3 in 4

participants experienced clinically significant improvement in quality of life

Sharper recall

Recall nearly doubled

Naming accuracy jumped from 46% to 82%, and up to an hour after removing the glasses, most of those gains were still there

Clearer thinking

Broad cognitive gains

General cognition rose from 61% to 66% after just one session, even in areas the glasses don't directly target

Highly recommended

Loved by participants

Every participant scored above the mid-point (81% average), with almost a third giving the highest possible recommendation

Completely safe

Zero side effects

People living with dementia did not feel dizzy (0%), confused (0%), or anxious (0%) while using CrossSense

A real relief

Lighter load for carers

Carers said CrossSense would lighten their load, both practically (86%) and emotionally (91%)

Better days ahead

For carers and loved ones

91% of carers said CrossSense would improve quality of life for both themselves and the person they care for

Six ways Wispy helps

From emotional support to practical assistance, Wispy is your patient AI companion

Step-by-step guidance

Wispy asks gentle questions as you do activities—like making tea, getting dressed, or preparing a meal. By talking with you, Wispy learns where you are and what comes next. It's not just reminding you—you're figuring it out together, step by step.

"If the glasses could see I'm starting to clean and just say, 'First, wipe the counter. Good, now get the cloth,' it would give my day structure. I'd feel less anxious and more capable."

— Person living with early-stage dementia

Emotional support

Wispy checks in with you, asks how you're feeling, and listens when things are difficult. When you share your frustrations, Wispy offers gentle encouragement. When you succeed, Wispy celebrates with you. No judgment. Just patient, playful companionship through daily moments.

"A gentle voice to help me focus on just one thing when my mind races with a million things—it would be a lifesaver."

— Person living with early-stage dementia

Keeping track of time

Wispy checks in about appointments, medications, and daily rhythms you've mentioned. By learning what matters in your schedule through conversation, Wispy helps keep you on track—gently, without pressure.

"I feel like a broken record constantly reminding him. If the glasses could give those gentle reminders, it would take the tension away and give us back our relationship."

— Carer of person living with dementia

Remembering faces

When someone approaches, Wispy asks 'do you recognise them?' and helps you work out who they are. By combining what Wispy sees with what you know, together you can remember names and relationships—connections that sometimes feel lost.

"Watching her withdraw from social life, terrified of not recognising people—it's devastating. I can't give her back the joy of being with people, but this technology could."

— Carer of person living with dementia

What was I doing?

Wispy keeps track of conversations you've had and objects you've encountered throughout your day. When you can't remember what you were about to do, Wispy helps you work it out through gentle questions, drawing on what it remembers. Together, you can piece things back together.

"Walking into a room, forgetting why, walking away—it's maddening how often that happens instead of just working it out."

— Person living with early-stage dementia

Finding the right words

Wispy sees objects around you and helps you work out what they are—sometimes by reading a label, often by talking through what you're both seeing. Together, you find the words for objects and activities in your environment, making it easier to focus on what you're doing.

"I couldn't quite remember the word and then it appears and I know!"

— Person living with early-stage dementia

Living independently with early-stage dementia

Living independently with early-stage dementia

Getting support with daily sequences

Getting support with daily sequences

Maintaining confidence in everyday activities

Maintaining confidence in everyday activities

Technical specifications

Designed for real life—lightweight, compatible, supportive

Lightweight

Just 75g—light enough to feel comfortable during extended wear. So comfortable, you might forget you're wearing them, while Wispy continues supporting you throughout your day.

Battery

~1 hour built-in. Lightweight portable power bank extends to all-day use.

Prescription ready

Works seamlessly with prescription lens inserts. See clearly and enjoy exploring with Wispy.

Hearing aid compatible

Designed to work with hearing aids. Experience the same, if not better, hearing than Wispy!

Ready to experience it?

Join our 4-week pilot (UK-wide).

Be among the first to experience what we've proven works—and help us understand how far it can go. Your contribution shapes CrossSense for everyone who comes after.

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4 weeks. UK-wide

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