In the orchestra of human memory, Neo 1 plays the tune that never fades.
Neo 1: India’s AI-Native Wearable Revolution
Bengaluru-based startup NeoSapien has patented its flagship device, Neo 1, touted as India’s first AI-native wearable. The patent covers its adaptive AI coaching system, which translates long-term goals into real-time micro-tasks, positioning the company as a pioneer in hardware-driven AI solutions. Founded in 2024 by brothers Dhananjay Yadav and Aryan Yadav, NeoSapien envisions a ‘second brain’ ecosystem through hardware-native AI.
Neo 1 is a pendant-style wearable that captures and organizes daily conversations and actions without disrupting the user’s routine. The device transcribes conversations, offers summaries, and answers key questions, branded as “your own Infinite Memory,” storing all interactions and providing context and highlights through the Neo AI bot. Key features include real-time audio capture up to two meters, emotion analysis to decode interpersonal dynamics, contextual summaries, and support for over 100 Indian and global languages. It runs on the proprietary Second Brain OS, emphasizing privacy with ISO 27001 certification and no long-term audio storage after processing.
Physically, Neo 1 is ultra-light, pairs with iOS and Android via an app, charges fully in under three hours, and offers 2-3 days of battery life. However, it requires an internet connection through a paired phone and lacks water resistance, which may limit some use cases. NeoSapien plans to expand to glasses, rings, and a NeoCore SDK for businesses. Neo 1 is priced at Rs. 11,999 in India, with Black, Gunmetal, Copper, and Silver color options, and ships domestically in 1-2 business days.
From Patent to Market: NeoSapien’s Growth Story
The patent underscores India’s shift from tech consumer to innovator, highlighting homegrown leadership in AI wearables. NeoSapien has partnered with over 20 B2B enterprises and deployed 15,000 devices in corporate settings, signaling rapid scaling. Dhananjay Yadav, CEO, noted, “This patent safeguards our core invention and establishes us as leaders in AI-driven personal assistance.”
Financially, NeoSapien has raised $2 million (Rs. 18 crore) in seed funding from Merak Ventures, backed by investors including Awais Ahmed, Anupam Mittal, Sameer Mehta, Namita Thapar, and Aprameya Radhakrishna. It also secured Rs. 80 lakhs on Shark Tank India Season 4, boosting visibility. While early reviews are promising, the device’s real-world performance remains largely untested on a broader scale. NeoSapien’s journey highlights India’s potential to lead in hardware-driven AI innovation, inspiring startups to invest in R&D.
Neo 1 may be the first note in a symphony where human memory and AI play in perfect harmony.
Summary
Bengaluru startup NeoSapien has patented Neo 1, India’s first AI-native wearable, designed as a pendant-style device that captures conversations, analyses emotions, and provides summaries via its “Infinite Memory” AI. With robust privacy measures, 100+ language support, and growing B2B adoption, Neo 1 marks a shift toward home-grown AI innovation, backed by $2 million in seed funding and Shark Tank India investment.
