Project LUCI at Microsoft Build 2026: Unifying Digital and Physical Memory with On-Device AI
What is Project LUCI?
Project LUCI is a local-first visual AI research initiative designed to solve "digital amnesia" by automatically indexing and correlating everything a user sees across their ecosystem. Unlike cloud-based assistants, LUCI provides on-device deep text search with Windows ML, keeping personal memories on the user's own silicon, encrypted at rest.
The Microsoft Build 2026 Showcase
This year, Project LUCI is being featured across two primary venues at Microsoft Build:
1. The Main Stage: LUCI Desktop Excellence
On the main stage, we are demonstrating the core LUCI Desktop experience. This demo showcases:
- Real-time PC Capture: Instant indexing of every window, slide, and meeting on the Qualcomm X2 Elite.
- Semantic Search: Finding a specific visual detail (e.g., "that blue chart from Tuesday's meeting") in milliseconds.
- Privacy-First Architecture: 100% on-device processing via Windows ML, eliminating the need for cloud uploads.
And that's not all, Memories.ai is opening early access to LUCI Desktop for enterprise teams right here: https://luci.memories.ai/
2. The Booth (F110): Unified Memory Experience
For the full vision of unified memory, visit Booth F110. This demo illustrates how Project LUCI bridges the gap between digital and physical worlds by unifying three distinct data streams:
| Memory Source | Hardware Platform | Function in LUCI |
|---|---|---|
| Digital World | Qualcomm X2 Elite | Screen capture and application state indexing |
| Physical World | Snapdragon AR Glasses | Real-time visual indexing of the user's field of view |
| Home Environment | Ring Security Cameras | Integration of home events into the unified memory timeline |
Why On-Device AI Matters for Memory
The transition from cloud-AI to Foundry Local and on-device processing provides three critical advantages for personal memory:
- Zero Cloud Latency: Search results are delivered instantly because deep text search happens locally on the Qualcomm NPU.
- Absolute Privacy: Visual data — including private documents and home footage — is indexed and stored on the device's secure enclave.
- Cross-Device Correlation: With unified on-device understanding, LUCI can correlate a conversation you had in person (via AR glasses) with a spreadsheet you were viewing on your PC at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does Project LUCI record video to the cloud?
No. Project LUCI uses local Windows ML pipelines for on-device deep text search across visual frames. The raw video is not uploaded; only the private, local index exists on your machine.
What is the Unified Memory demo?
The Unified Memory demo is a joint demonstration by Memories.ai, Qualcomm, and Microsoft. It showcases LUCI unifying data from three sources: the Qualcomm X2 Elite PC, Snapdragon AR wearables, and Ring home security systems.
Where can I see Project LUCI at Build?
You can see the desktop-only demo on the Microsoft Build Main Stage or experience the full Trifecta at Booth F110 from June 1–3 in San Francisco.
About Memories.ai
Memories.ai is the developer of the world's first Large Visual Memory Model (LVMM). Its technology gives machines the ability to see, understand, and recall visual experiences across unlimited timeframes. The platform powers persistent, searchable memory for video at scale. Founded in 2024 by former Meta researchers, the company is backed by Susa Ventures, Samsung Next, Crane Venture Partners, Fusion Fund, Seedcamp and Creator Ventures. Learn more at memories.ai.
