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README.md
1 # Whomane: Open-Source AI Wearable with a Camera 2 3 4 5 No Case | With case 6 :-------------------------:|:-------------------------: 7 |  8 9 [](https://discord.gg/kEXXsnb5b3)   10 [](https://opensource.org/license/agpl-v3) 11 12 ## [See online Demo](http://whomane.com) 13 14 Our vision is to make wearable AI accessible to everyone, to use and to build on. Our mission is to provide the tools and support, so that you can focus on what matters. 15 16 Be a part of the revolution! **Whomane** is here to stay, at the forefront of AI hardware innovation. 17 18 <!-- ## Features 19 20 - **Real-Time AI Processing**: Leverage powerful on-device AI capabilities for real-time image and scene analysis. 21 - **High-Quality Camera**: Capture crystal-clear images and videos with the integrated high-resolution camera. 22 - **Open-Source Software**: Access and contribute to the pin's software stack, designed with openness and community collaboration in mind. 23 - **Wearable Design**: Experience unparalleled convenience with pin's ergonomic and lightweight design, perfect for everyday wear. --> 24 25 26 ## Getting Started 27 28 Follow these steps to get started with Whomane: 29 30 31 1. [**Clone/Host the Web App**](https://github.com/Whomane/Whomane/blob/main/guides/Software_guide.md) 32 2. [**Buy/Assemble Hardware**](https://github.com/Whomane/Whomane/blob/main/guides/hardware.md) 33 3. [**Install Software on your hardware**](https://github.com/Whomane/Whomane/blob/main/guides/install_software_on_hardware_guide.md) 34 <!-- 2. **Install Dependencies**: Navigate to the project directory and run `setup.sh` to install necessary dependencies. 35 3. **Build and Deploy**: Follow the build instructions in the BUILD.md file to compile and deploy basedpin on your device. --> 36 37 ## Contributing 38 [Join our Discord!](https://discord.gg/kEXXsnb5b3) 39 We welcome contributions from the community! If you're interested in improving basedpin, please read our CONTRIBUTING.md file to learn how you can get involved. 40 41 ## Support 42 43 For open-source support, please open an issue on GitHub and/or ask in our [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/kEXXsnb5b3). For commercial support, license inquiries, or any other questions, please contact us directly at [team@whomane.com](mailto:team@whomane.com). 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 ## Disclaimer 54 55 Please note that the pin is a prototype project and is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind. Use of the device should comply with all local laws and regulations concerning privacy and data protection. 56 57 Thank you for your interest in Whomane, the open-source AI wearable with a camera. We're excited to see what you'll build with it! 58 59 ## Licensing 60 61 Whomane is available under dual licensing options: 62 63 1. **GNU General Public License (GPL)**: For open-source projects and community development, Whomane is available under the GPL. This strong copyleft license ensures that all modifications and derived works are also open-source, fostering a collaborative development environment. 64 65 2. **Commercial License**: For individuals or entities wishing to use Whomane in closed-source projects or who require more flexible licensing terms than those offered by the GPL, a commercial license is available. The commercial license permits private modification, use, and distribution, as well as commercial support and warranty. 66 67 ### Choosing Your License 68 69 - If you wish to contribute to or use Whomane in open-source projects, you are free to do so under the terms of the GPL, as detailed in the LICENSE file. 70 - If you require a commercial license for your project or enterprise, please contact us at [team@whomane.com](mailto:team@whomane.com) to discuss your needs and obtain licensing information.