Rabbit R1: Release date, specs, AI features and more

The Rabbit R1 shook up the tech world when it burst onto the scene with a bright orange chassis and the promise of saving us from the chaos of navigating countless apps.

If you don’t know what the Rabbit R1 is or why the internet is going crazy over the device, it’s an AI assistant that can fit in your palm. However, what sets it apart from ChatGPT and Gemini is that it is designed to take action in your name.

For example, ChatGPT and Gemini can answer: “What is the best pizza place in my area?” » However, if you asked, “Can you place an order for pepperoni pizza at this place?” ”, you will get the equivalent of a blank stare from these assistants.

Conversely, in addition to an LLM (large language model), a LAM (large action model) underlies Rabbit R1. So if you asked him the same question, it would actually be take action – and order it for you. I’m going to dive into the Rabbit R1’s capabilities, but first, let’s take a step back.

R1 Rabbit Price

The Rabbit R1 only costs $199, making it relatively inexpensive compared to other AI assistive devices (e.g. the $699 Humane Ai Pin).

Unlike the Humane Ai pin, the Rabbit R1 does not require a monthly subscription.

Rabbit R1 release date

First batch of Rabbit R1 orders expected to start shipping in some time “around April 24.”

Rabbit hosted a “pick-up party” on April 23, allowing select buyers, even if they weren’t part of the first batch, to pick up their new Rabbit R1 at a location in New York – but only if they RSVP’d on time. .

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If you’re in batch 2, orders will start shipping in early May, and batch 3 will ship “shortly thereafter,” according to a Rabbit support station.

Orders after Batch 3, including Batch 4, Batch 5, Batch 6, and Batch 7, will begin shipping between June and July.

R1 Rabbit Design

The Rabbit R1 is a compact, cute, pocket-sized gadget with a 2.88-inch screen. This bright orange device is striking, featuring a rotating camera (aka the “Rabbit Eye”), an analog scroll wheel, and a push-to-talk button.

If I were to have the Rabbit R1 in hand, I would instinctively want to play 8-bit games on it. It looks like a retro handheld gaming device to the the Playdate, another brightly colored square gadget.

Rabbit R1 Specifications

Here’s a quick look at the Rabbit R1’s specs:

• 2.88-inch touchscreen

• 360 degree rotating camera

• MediaTek 2.3 GHz processor

• 4 GB of RAM

• 128 GB of storage

• Speaker (rear)

• SIM card slot (for 4G LTE connection)

• All-day battery life (apparently) via USB-C charging

Rabbit R1: 7 Cool Things He Can Do

Now here’s the fun part. What exactly can the Rabbit R1 do? The list seems endless.

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However, based on Rabbit Inc. CEO Jesse Lyu’s X-account, here are some of his most notable abilities.

1. Generate AI images

Lyu boasts that you can use Rabbit R1 to generate AI images (via Midjourney) without paying monthly fees.

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2. Identify objects and answer questions about them

Watch Lyu point his Rabbit R1 at a pair of sneakers and ask who makes them.

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3. Listen and summarize

Lyu commands Rabbit R1 to listen to his own lecture and summarize it in an easy-to-digest way.

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4. Troubleshooting “Rabbit Eye”

In this mind-blowing use case, Lyu tells Rabbit R1 that it’s having issues with its Nest thermostat – and the AI ​​device identifies the problem.

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5. Translate the text

Watch the Rabbit R1 translate text from a KitKit bar into English. This could be a useful tool for traveling, especially when visiting countries whose languages ​​are foreign to you.

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6. Order DoorDash

Putting the LAM to the test, Lyu demonstrates how Rabbit R1 ordered KFC on his behalf.

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7. Play music

The Rabbit R1 can play music and podcasts via voice commands.

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And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Mashable will be present at the Rabbit R1 recovery party. Expect a review of the Rabbit R1 soon – we’ll test how well these features work in the real world.