Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, backed by government initiatives, showcased its flagship India-optimized AI models and the groundbreaking Sarvam Kaze smart glasses at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally tested the device during the inauguration, highlighting its potential for real-world AI integration.
Sarvam Kaze: Features and Innovation
Sarvam Kaze represents India’s first fully homegrown AI-powered wearable, designed to listen to voice commands, process visual inputs via embedded cameras, and deliver context-aware responses in real-time. Powered by Sarvam’s proprietary Edge AI stack, it supports multiple Indian languages, offline processing for privacy, and developer tools for custom apps—positioning it as a rival to Meta Ray-Ban with a desi edge. Launch is slated for May 2026, with a chat feature rolling out soon.
India-Focused AI Model Spotlight
Alongside Kaze, Sarvam demonstrated its foundational models fine-tuned for Indian contexts, excelling in voice interfaces, document processing, and regional dialects to bridge language barriers in AI adoption. Co-founder Pratyush Kumar emphasized shifting AI “from screens to the real world,” enabling seamless everyday use in health, agriculture, and education. The showcase underscores Sarvam’s pivot to hardware, blending software prowess with consumer devices.
