Microsoft unveils Project Solara: an OS for agent-first devices Microsoft has launched Project Solara, a chip-to-cloud platform for devices designed to run AI agents rather than traditional applications. This platform includes a new operating system based on AOSP, enterprise security, and “just-in-time UI” that dynamically adapts interfaces to the device. Two concept devices, a wearable badge and a desk companion, are being piloted with enterprise partners.

• Microsoft’s Project Solara is a new OS and hardware platform for devices that run AI agents instead of traditional applications.
• It includes a lightweight OS built on AOSP, enterprise-grade security (Intune, Entra ID), and “just-in-time UI” that dynamically adapts interfaces.
• Concept devices include a wearable badge and a desk companion, both targeting enterprise workers.
• The platform runs on MDEP (Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform) and supports extensibility for multiple agents.
• Project Solara aims to deliver better experiences by shaping hardware around how agents work, not how apps work.
• The ‘just-in-time UI’ allows agents to generate their own interfaces based on device capabilities, moving towards generative UI.
• Internal testing is underway, and a private pilot program includes partners like AccuWeather, Best Buy, CVS Health, Levi’s, and Target.
• Microsoft believes purpose-built hardware for agents can reduce the cost of specialization. Continue reading https://thenextweb.com/news/microsoft-project-solara-agent-first-devices-build-2026