In a move towards revolutionizing the consumer AI landscape, Santa Monica-based AI startup Rabbit has unveiled its latest innovation, the r1, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. The custom-built AI device offers a natural-language operating system, Rabbit OS, designed to further the online experience by eliminating the need for multiple apps. The Rabbit OS is powered by the proprietary Large Action Model (LAM), a foundation model developed by Rabbit, enabling r1 to understand and replicate human actions on various computer interfaces, streamlining navigation through apps effortlessly. This marks a significant leap towards a seamless and app-free online user interaction.
Jesse Lyu, founder and CEO of Rabbit, emphasized the advancement the Large Action Model represents, stating, “Large Language Models, like ChatGPT, showed the possibility of understanding natural language with AI; our Large Action Model takes it one step further: it doesn’t just generate text in response to human input – it generates actions on behalf of users to help us get things done.”
Although Rabbit’s new AI-powered R1 device is not set to ship until March, its official launch at CES showcased the device’s sleek design and intuitive features. Despite encountering connectivity issues due to hotel Wi-Fi, first impressions of the device were positive, with highlighted features including the tactile buttons, vibrant orange lighting, and lightweight construction. The impressive design and promising user experience suggest that Rabbit’s vision for the r1 is ambitious yet appealing to tech enthusiasts.
The Verge, part of the Vox Media network, provided early insights into the device, acknowledging Rabbit’s ambitious vision for the R1 and expressing enthusiasm for the gadget’s potential. As Rabbit prepares for the r1’s release, industry watchers eagerly anticipate how the device will shape the future of consumer AI technology.
By introducing the r1 with its revolutionary Rabbit OS and Large Action Model, Rabbit is poised to make a lasting impact on the consumer AI landscape, promising a future where user interaction with online platforms is seamless, intuitive, and devoid of the constraints of traditional app-based interfaces.
