Rabbit R1: At CES 2024, the Rabbit company revealed its inaugural product, the Rabbit R1, an innovative handheld gadget boasting a distinctive square design in a striking red-orange color.
Key Features of Rabbit R1:
The Rabbit R1 showcases a 2.88-inch touchscreen with rounded corners, crafted by Teenage Engineering. Powering the device is a 2.3GHz MediaTek processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. With an all-day battery life, the device incorporates a unique rotatable camera “eye,” serving both as a selfie and rear camera.
In terms of controls, the Rabbit R1 features a large scroll wheel and a side button for initiating calls. Equipped with a pair of far-field microphones, the gadget facilitates voice command input. Despite sporting a SIM card slot, it doesn’t provide full smartphone functionality.
Functionality in Rabbit R1:
The Rabbit R1 primarily serves as a liaison between users and their smartphones, supporting various devices, including iPhones. Running on the Rabbit OS, powered by Atmosic’s Large Action Model (LAM), akin to those used in chatbots like ChatGPT, the device simplifies user interactions with applications. Unlike traditional navigation through apps, the Rabbit R1 excels at understanding and executing tasks based on natural voice inputs. For example, users can voice commands like, “I need a ride to the airport,” and the Rabbit R1 takes care of the rest, activating relevant apps like Uber to arrange the ride.
Training the Rabbit R1 model is consistent across diverse task categories, from making restaurant reservations to booking airline tickets and adding songs to Spotify playlists. Its proficiency in comprehending and executing voice commands extends to a broad spectrum of functions and services.
This approach aligns with Humane’s Ai Pin, emphasizing the control of existing user applications through AI rather than autonomous task performance.
Pricing and Availability:
With a competitive price of $199 and no subscription requirement, the Rabbit R1 presents a cost-effective alternative to Humane’s products. Currently available for pre-order, shipments are anticipated to commence in March, offering consumers an innovative and accessible solution to streamline their daily tasks through natural voice interactions.
