Dead phone batteries during cooking disasters are annoying, but greasy screens mid-recipe are worse. The new AI-powered cooking app from Solos and Deutsche Telekom, showcased at the Digital X event in Cologne, eliminates both problems by putting culinary guidance directly into smart glasses.
Unlike Google Glass’s failed consumer push or Snapchat’s social media experiments, this partnership targets genuine kitchen utility. The AirGo™ smart glasses deliver conversational AI that adapts to your cooking pace, offering real-time recipe adjustments and ingredient substitutions without requiring you to touch anything.
Two Models, Different Kitchen Superpowers
Audio-first guidance meets visual intelligence for varied cooking styles.
The collaboration offers distinct approaches to kitchen assistance. The AirGo™ A5 focuses on audio-first guidance, delivering step-by-step instructions that keep your hands free and counters clear of devices.
The V2 model adds visual intelligence and video capabilities, providing richer context for complex techniques or unfamiliar ingredients.
Both models run on Solos’ open SDK platform, enabling third-party developers to create specialized culinary applications. This ecosystem approach could attract:
- Cooking app developers
- Culinary schools
- Restaurant chains seeking hands-free training solutions
Beyond Basic Recipe Reading
Partnership emphasizes practical AI integration over flashy tech demos.
“Our strategic partnership with Deutsche Telekom reflects what makes our SDK unique: the ability to unlock new, practical use cases that partners can bring to life quickly,” said Kenneth Fan, Solos co-founder, according to the announcement.
The glasses adapt to individual cooking styles through conversational AI, suggesting techniques for novice cooks while offering advanced tips for experienced chefs. Deutsche Telekom’s secure cloud infrastructure and AI models power the backend, emphasizing transparency and compliance.
Smart Kitchen Evolution
Wearable cooking assistance targets broader hospitality and accessibility markets.
This isn’t just about home cooking. The partnership plans expansion into:
- Food travel guides
- Restaurant discovery
- Accessibility tools for kitchen safety
Ralf Pechmann, Deutsche Telekom’s VP of Portfolio Digital Experience, noted that “by leveraging AI-powered experiences with Solos glasses, we’re enabling businesses to unlock new customer engagement while maintaining the highest standards of trust and compliance.”
The timing aligns with smart kitchen adoption trends, where consumers increasingly expect connected appliances that actually improve cooking experiences rather than adding complexity. If successful, this practical approach could finally make smart eyewear mainstream—starting in the kitchen, where people already juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
