gave Rabbit R1 It rocked the tech world when it promised a bright orange chassis and saving us from the chaos of navigating countless apps.

If you don't know what a Rabbit R1 is, or Why the internet is going crazy On the device, it's an AI assistant that can fit in the palm of your hand. However, what makes it different? Chat GPT and Gemini. That's how it's designed Take action on your behalf.

For example, ChatGPT and Gemini can answer, “What's the best pizzeria in my area?” However, if you ask “Can you order a pepperoni pizza from this place?”, you'll get the equivalent of a blank stare from the assistants.

In contrast, in addition to the LLM (large language model), a LAM (large action model) underlies Rabbit R1. So if you ask him the same question, it will actually happen. Take action – and order it for you. I'll explore the Rabbit R1's capabilities, but first, let's take a step back.

Rabbit R1 price

gave Rabbit R1 is only $199, making it relatively inexpensive compared to other AI assistant devices (eg, $699 Humane Ai pin).

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

Rabbit R1 release date

The first batch of Rabbit R1 orders are expected to start shipping sometime soon. “Around April 24th.”

Rabbit is hosting a “pickup party” on April 23, allowing some buyers to grab their new Rabbit R1 at a location in New York City — but only if they RSVP in time.

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Rabbit R1 design

Rabbit R1 is a compact, cute, pocketable gadget with 2.88 inch screen. This bright orange device is amazing, featuring a rotating camera (aka “rabbit eye”), an analog scroll wheel, and a push-to-talk button.

If I get my hands on a Rabbit R1, I'll naturally want to play 8-bit games on it. It looks like a retro-esque handheld gaming device. à la Playdate, another brightly colored, square gadget.

Rabbit R1 specs

Here's a quick rundown of the Rabbit R1's specs:

• 2.88 inch touch screen

• 360 degree rotating camera

• 2.3GHz MediaTek processor

• 4 GB RAM

• 128GB storage

• Speaker (Rear)

• SIM card slot (for 4G LTE connection)

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

Rabbit R1: 7 Cool Things It Can Do

Now here comes the fun part. Exactly, what can Rabbit R1 do? The list seems endless.

However, Rabbit Inc. Based on CEO Jesse Lyu's X account, here are some of his notable abilities.

1. Create AI images

Leo boasts that you can use the Rabbit R1 to create AI images (via Midjourney) without a monthly fee.

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2. Identify objects and answer questions about them.

Watch Leo point his rabbit R1 at a pair of shoes and ask who makes them.

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3. Listen and summarize.

Leo Rabbit orders R1 to listen to his lecture and summarize it in an easy-to-digest way.

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4. 'Rabbit eye' problem solving

In this mind-blowing use case, Leo tells rabbit R1 that he's having trouble with his nest thermostat—and the AI ​​device proceeds to pinpoint the problem.

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5. Translate the text.

Watch the Rabbit R1 translated into English on the KitKit bar. This can be a useful tool for travel, especially when languages ​​are foreign to you.

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6. Order Door Dash.

Testing the LAM, Lyu shows how the rabbit R1 orders KFC on his behalf.

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7. Play music.

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

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And this is only the tip of the iceberg. Mashable Rabbit will be at the R1 pickup party. Expect a review on the Rabbit R1 soon — we'll be testing how well these features work in the real world.

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