We are announcing the development of our LLM-powered smart watch, called Rist. We're developing an open, cloud-based LLM operating system that makes it easy for users to connect their own LLM workflow endpoints, enabling custom tool usage and assistant modifications. Users can even fully replace the provided cloud OS with their own custom-built assistant or OS if they’d like.

It is platform agnostic, meaning no matter where you build your LLM workflow or agent, or which models it uses, you can easily connect it to the watch by providing an endpoint to your workflow, making sharing workflows among users easy and seamless.

As a fully standalone device, Rist features LTE connectivity and manages all standard smartphone functionality through voice and text input. Phone calls, navigation, media streaming (currently audio only), email, etc. are all handled by specialized LLMs. If any workflow doesn't meet your needs, alternative options will likely be available from other developers, or you can integrate your own custom solution.

It is our goal for the Rist to be a highly productive, less distracting alternative to smart phones for on-the-go use and digital minimalists. We leverage LLMs to maximize user productivity for tasks that would normally be performed on the phone, while access to social media or modern electronic entertainment options are naturally limited by Rist’s form factor.

We looked at a lot of previous devices like the Humane AI Pin, Rabbit R1, and others, and we've opted for a simpler, more open, and developer-friendly approach. Rist provides access to the rich ecosystem of LLM workflows that developers have built across various platforms, allowing them to integrate applications without navigating a lengthy approval process.

This first version has a minimalist interface with text and voice input, with optimized battery life designed to last for days. The watch supports displaying images, text, and playing voice or streamed audio content. We'll provide comprehensive documentation for developers on managing these capabilities through their endpoints.

We are a small team of talented engineers working to keep costs down as much as possible so that we can meet our price point goal of under $100 per unit with a few color options.

Join our waitlist for updates and early access: aris.chat/rist-waitlist