Monako Glass: Chinese startup's Linux smart glasses run Claude Code and Codex
48g wearable Linux computer for hands-free coding with AI agents
A Chinese startup named Monako has just announced Monako Glass, what they're calling the world's first wearable Linux computer built into a glasses frame. Weighing only 48 grams, these smart glasses are explicitly designed for software developers and AI researchers, not just for basic notifications or translation. They run a custom Linux distribution called MonoOS and natively support AI coding agents such as Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex, enabling hands-free "vibe coding"—prompting and reviewing code through voice and gestures.
Key specs push the boundaries of wearable computing: a Nose-Bridge Bone Conduction Mic reads vibrations from your nasal bone to filter out background noise, letting you interact with AI agents even in noisy environments like coffee shops or raves. A Vision Engine uses a 0.5 TOPS NPU camera to translate hand and palm gestures for navigating menus—no touch or screen needed. Notably, the entire system is open-source; the CEO confirmed users can completely wipe the bundled apps and deploy their own custom code or AI agents directly onto the onboard Linux environment. Prototypes are expected to ship around August, positioning Monako Glass as a niche but powerful tool for developers who want to code on the go without a laptop.
- Monako Glass is a 48g Linux computer in glasses form running MonoOS, with native support for Claude Code and OpenAI Codex.
- Bone conduction mic uses nasal vibrations for noise-free voice prompts; 0.5 TOPS NPU enables hand gesture navigation.
- Fully open-source: users can wipe pre-installed software and deploy custom AI agents directly on the device.
Why It Matters
Monako Glass could revolutionize on-the-go coding for developers, letting them interact with AI agents hands-free.