Held every January, CES is an event that attracts worldwide attention as it is the main stage where companies present their most notable technological innovations of the year. So far this week it has been revealed that e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart plan to integrate artificial intelligence into their platforms to improve the shopping experience the consumer. Despite these expectations, surprising new developments that could not have been foreseen usually occur every year.
A device was presented at CES 2024 that managed to attract everyone's attention, Rabbit R1. This device is expected to be a revolution in 2024 includes artificial intelligence and you will be able to complete a variety of tasks that make people's everyday lives easier. The startup behind this device is Rabbit, which also developed its operating system (Rabbit OS).
What is Rabbit 1?
Rabbit 1, a small device that fits in the palm of your hand, is designed as an alternative to traditional smartphones. Its main differentiator is the elimination of applications. You no longer need to download, install or run them to use them. Just ask it to perform an action and Rabbit 1 will take care of it. without having to write text.
This device works on a concept called Large Action Model (LAM)either “Long-term model”. The inclusion of LAM is critical to the operation of Rabbit 1, the company explains.Thanks to recent advances in neurosymbolic programming, LAM makes it possible to directly model the structure of various applications and the user actions performed within them, without a temporary representation, such as: B. Text«. This means downloading applications is not necessary. The Rabbit 1 operating system is trained to learn how to use mobile applications.
As for the hardware, we find a compact device that fits comfortably in your pocket and has a 2.88-inch screen, a button to press and give commands to the device and a small wheel. Its performance is supported by 4GB of RAM, a large storage of 128GB and a powerful 2.3GHz MediaTek processor. In addition, it has a camera that not only takes photos but can also be rotated 360 °, which expands its functions. Offer suggestions, as I know from the founder's demo, where the refrigerator is the focus and asked becomes what you can prepare to eat.
A crucial element that needs to be highlighted is this battery. The company claims that this battery “lasts all day,” highlighting its ongoing efforts to improve its durability. This focus on energy autonomy reflects the company's commitment to optimizing the user experience and ensuring that Rabbit 1 adapts efficiently to the demands of everyday life.
In addition, it is important to remember that it is suitable for use You must be connected to a WiFi or 4G networkThanks to a slot on one of the sides you can… SIM card. Currently it is not compatible with 5G, although developers are working to make the device compatible with this type of connection in the future.
What can you do with Rabbit 1?
Jesse Liu, CEO and founder of the startup, was responsible for presenting the Rabbit 1 at CES. In the video you can see some of the possible uses of this device.
In the video we see several examples that illustrate Rabbit 1's capabilities. For example, the device demonstrates its understanding by interpreting the request to “book an Uber for six people” as the need to request an Uber XL. Additionally, Lyu shows how Rabbit 1 can be used to play music or manage booking an Airbnb for your next vacation.
«We've gotten to the point where we have hundreds of apps on our smartphones with complicated UX designs that don't communicate with each other. This results in end users becoming frustrated with their devices and often getting lost. “Rabbit is now moving toward an intuitive app-free experience powered by AI.” he claimed Liu.
How can I pre-order Rabbit R1?
The Rabbit R1 is valued at $199 (169 euros) and a reservation can now be made via the company's official website: Rabbit.tech. The company plans to start shipping these smart devices in late March-April.
However, the company has already announced that the first two batches of 10,000 devices have already been fully reserved. The third batch is currently open Pre-orders on its website, with estimated delivery times between May and June 2024.