Experiment 01
In developmentA companion, within earshot.
An experiment in talking to AI without reaching for a screen. Open-ear earbuds, a Bluetooth ring, and an app I’m building.
Belkin SoundForm ClearFit
Belkin earbuds that leave your ears open to the world around you.
Buy the earbudsRing O1
An off-the-shelf Bluetooth ring from AliExpress I’m testing as a physical control for the companion.
Buy on AliExpressThe companion app
The part I’m building: an AI companion designed to be activated by voice.
App in developmentThe three parts of the kit · Illustrations are indicative.
The rationale
More present.
Less looking down.
What if getting help from AI didn’t mean disappearing into your phone?
This is the kit I’m using to explore that question. Open ears to stay connected to what’s around me. A small control within reach. And voice as the way into a conversation.
The aim is a companion that makes room for everyday life: an idea on a walk, a question in the moment, a thought worth keeping. It’s an experiment I’m building and trying for myself.
Try it yourself
Build your own kit.
Two pieces of hardware and an app. Start with the hardware below. The code and App Store release are coming as I build the app.