Rabbit Inc.a new artificial intelligence startup, presented a curious pocket-sized device called R1 in the preview of the CES 2024 technology trade show in Las Vegas, breaking in as A new threat to mobile phones.
As expected, artificial intelligence is the protagonist of the event which takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where leading technology brands in the world More than 20 pavilions are set up with their best products in front of thousands of participants.
Others without much sign, like startups, carry on with theirs presentations directly via YouTube. This was the case with Rabbit, who surprised everyone with such a device tries to compete with Apple, Motorola, Samsung or Google Pixel.
What is the Rabbit R1, the first surprise of CES 2024
Jesse Lyu introduced the world to Rabbit r1, the device that can replace mobile phones.Jesse LiuCEO of the company, was responsible for presenting this revolutionary device whose design It incorporates some well-known features of smartphones but with a rectangular shapeas if it were a notepad.
The R1 has a touch screen 2.88 inches on the left side and there is a analog scroll wheel on the right. Above is a camera that can rotate 360 degrees. They call “Rabbit Eye” (when not in use, the camera faces up or down) and can be used as a selfie or rear camera.
Unlike the user experience with mobile applications, the user can ask R1 using a push-to-talk button, like a handy or walkie-talkie. Then, a series of automated scripts called “rabbits” are the files responsible for completing the task.
Inside this device mentioned the dimensions are comparable to the case of wireless headphonesthere is an operating system powered by a artificial intelligence model. Is called Rabbit operating system AND LAM rabbit (Large Action Model) are the key to the functioning of the Rabbit R1.
How LAM works, the language model that surpasses ChatGPT
LAM, the language model behind Rabbit r1.This operating system It completely distances itself from those who developed OpenIA with ChatGPTcalled LLM (Large Language Model) which is created from scratch and does not depend on any kind of base like Android, this being one of the biggest successes of Rabbit Inc. Rabbit LAM is integrated as a model capable of acting and translating physical interactions into virtual ones.
Rabbit LAM has been trained to be able to interact with different application interfaces to perform tasks. This means that when you carry out an action, you will be able to do it thanks to the fact that the AI knows all the steps necessary to carry it out.
Each user can access a web page called Rabbit hole with several links to access your accounts on services like OpenTable, Uber, Spotify, Doordash and Amazon, Moreover. Once you log in to these platforms, Rabbit OS will have the file ability to take actions on the linked account on your behalf. From requesting an Uber to booking a restaurant, buy airline ticketsthey ask you to generate a travel itinerary or add a song to your Spotify playlist.
Interaction with the device can be done using the 2.88-inch screen or using voice thanks to the built-in speakers and microphones. The AI will perform the required actions and will not just answer any questions like ChatGPT, it also has the ability to work real-time translations and generate images based on commands like Midjourney or Dall-E.
The Rabbit r1 will not always be listening, in fact you will need to press the side button to call up this AI assistant. Technically, its internals have 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a USB-C charging port, and a slot for a SIM card.
Although the operating system is promising, Rabbit R1 is a device that will accompany the smartphone. Its creators admit that it does not replace use, although it can act as such.
He The R1 costs $199 and, according to Jesse Lyu, it can now be ordered from the official website. Shipments, meanwhile, will only take place mid-year.
Yes, OK you don’t need any kind of subscription like ChatGPT In the paid version, those who purchase this particular device will have to take into account the cost of the telephone subscription, since it has connectivity to 4G networks in addition to Wi-Fi.
Source: Clarin
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