Innovative Design: Rabbit R1 Features a 2.88-Inch Touchscreen, Scroll Wheel, and Push-to-Talk Button for Enhanced User Experience
Unveiling the Rabbit R1, a groundbreaking pocket-sized AI assistant brought to you by a visionary US-based startup. Developed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, this cutting-edge device operates on a tailor-made operating system, revolutionizing the way we interact with our smartphones. Unlike traditional approaches, the Rabbit R1 introduces the “Large Action Model,” utilizing AI-powered “rabbits” to emulate user interactions with apps seamlessly. By leveraging this innovation, the device efficiently completes tasks on the user’s behalf through a cloud platform, eliminating the need for direct app engagement.
Rabbit R1 pricing and availability
Priced competitively at $199 and available in a striking orange color, the Rabbit R1 is set to reshape the tech landscape. Secure your piece of the future by pre-ordering before March 31, with anticipated US shipping commencing in April, as shared by the company.
The Rabbit R1 will ship to Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, South Korea, Japan, and the UK later this year. The startup also says that the retail price of the device is exclusive of taxes and shipping for international orders.
Rabbit R1 specifications, features
The Rabbit R1 runs on a customised operating system called Rabbit OS that is designed to replace the use of apps with a cloud-based solution that can order food or groceries, send and receive messages, book a taxi, or even play music — all without interacting with a traditional smartphone app.
Instead of offering support for applications, the Rabbit R1 can be trained to study app interactions using AI (the start is touting its Large Action Model used on the device) and then perform them on your behalf. During its presentation, the company revealed that it currently allows users to connect their accounts to services including — but not limited to — Spotify, Uber, Doordash, Expedia, and Amazon, via a private web portal called the “Rabbit hole”.
It is powered by an unspecified MediaTek chipset paired with 4GB of RAM, along with 128GB of inbuilt storage. It also sports a 2.88-inch touchscreen display to show the output of its AI tasks or weather details and music controls. You can also scroll the Rabbit OS interface using a wheel and provide commands using a push-to-talk button located on the side.
The device supports both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE connectivity via a SIM card slot. It is equipped with a 360-degree rotating camera that has a privacy mode and can also be used to take video calls. It packs a 1,000mAh battery and a USB Type-C charging port, while there’s no word from the company on the battery life of the device