Rabbit Inc. has had a significant year, with the release of the Rabbit R1. R1 is available for pre-order and shipping is expected to US customers shortly.
What’s Happening & Why This Matters
Rabbit R1 is a dedicated AI assistant that can be worn or carried on your person. R1 is powered by rabbit OS’ Large Action Model, that “understands human intentions on computers.. and understands what you say and gets things done”.
The unique design of the Rabbit R1 features a physical scroll wheel, a rotating camera, and an animated bunny mascot. It is driven by San Francisco startup Perplexity’s LLM and co-designed by Teenage Engineering. Priced at $199, the R1 appears to be a hit as the first several batches sold out quickly. While the first batch ships soon, other customers who ordered later will have to wait a little longer for their devices to arrive.
The Rabbit R1 has quickly captured attention as an innovative new gadget. The company announced that the first batch of pre-orders shipped on or by 31 March, just in time for Easter. Customers can expect to receive their R1 units by 24 April. Rabbit also plans a “pickup party” in New York City on 23 April. This [launch] party is open to all buyers, not just those who pre-ordered the first batch.
TF Summary: What’s Next
The Rabbit R1 has gained significant attention for its unique features and AI capabilities. With the first batch of pre-orders set to ship, more customers will soon be able to experience this innovative device for themselves.