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Tech startup Rabbit has introduced the r1, an AI-powered companion device designed to perform digital tasks for you. Based in Los Angeles, Rabbit secured $30 million to launch this project, and they’re now showcasing the r1 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
The r1 aims to make digital tasks easier by translating what you want into actions on your devices. It’s the first to use Rabbit OS, an operating system designed to revolutionize online experiences by efficiently navigating multiple apps using natural language commands.
Powered by the proprietary Large Action Model (LAM), the r1 simplifies complex tasks by learning and mimicking your actions across different interfaces. According to Jesse Lyu, CEO of Rabbit, this technology represents a new era of human-device interaction, where AI not only understands natural language but also performs actions based on what you intend to do.
Rabbit OS and its underpinning LAM technology bring substantial value to your online activities with “rabbits” – AI agents that handle various tasks. Unlike most current voice assistants that only perform basic functions like turning on lights or checking the weather, Rabbit OS can manage a broad range of digital chores. These can range from searching for information to more complex tasks like planning travel or filling and checking out a virtual grocery cart.
Atmosic’s Large Action Model (LAM) is the core of the r1, enabling it to understand and perform human-like actions on mobile and desktop environments. By learning from your behavior, LAM eliminates the need for complicated integrations, allowing seamless task execution without downloading multiple apps.
Rabbit OS, embedded in the r1, introduces “rabbits” that manage everything from simple questions to detailed tasks like travel planning or grocery shopping. The OS operates via a cloud hub known as the “rabbit hole”, where users can link their existing apps. Importantly, Rabbit OS performs tasks with user permission, maintaining personal data security without storing personal info or using proxy accounts.
The r1 device, created in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, features a user-friendly design inspired by retro gadgets such as the Tamagotchi. It’s compact and portable, featuring a 2.88-inch touchscreen, a push-to-talk button, a scroll wheel, and a 360-degree rotating camera called “rabbit eye” for video calls and advanced computer vision tasks.
As a standalone device, the r1 comes with Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity, a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, 4 GB of memory, 128 GB of storage, and a USB-C port. The design also focuses on user privacy, ensuring that the microphone and camera only activate with user initiation.
Rabbit raised its $30 million funding in the last quarter of 2023 from investors such as Khosla Ventures, Synergis Capital, and Kakao Investment.