Microsoft’s Project Solara is an OS for AI agent gadgets Microsoft has announced Project Solara, a new operating system built on Android specifically designed for gadgets that run AI agents. The platform aims to power agent-driven experiences and was demonstrated with concept devices including a desk unit and a wearable badge. Microsoft intends for these concepts to serve as reference designs for other hardware manufacturers.

• Microsoft announced Project Solara, a new OS for AI agent gadgets at Build 2026.
• The OS is built on Android, named the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform.
• Concept devices shown include a desk concept (similar to Echo Show) and a wearable badge concept with camera and fingerprint scanner.
• Project Solara is designed for agent-first devices and is described as highly flexible.
• Companies like AccuWeather, Best Buy, CVS Healthcare, and Target are planning pilots.
• Microsoft chose Android for smaller, lower-power devices while retaining IT management and security.
• This initiative positions Microsoft in the growing AI hardware market, competing with Google, Meta, and OpenAI. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/news/941830/microsoft-project-solara-os-ai-agent-gadgets