Rabbit R1: The AI-Powered Gadget That Can Use Your Apps For You

Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant that could handle all the tasks and requests you have on your phone? A device that could play your favorite songs, book a taxi, order food, and more, without you having to lift a finger? Well, that’s exactly what the Rabbit R1 promises to do.

The Rabbit R1 is a new gadget that debuted at CES 2024. It’s a mobile device that uses artificial intelligence to control and automate your apps. It’s not a smartphone, nor a smart speaker, nor a smartwatch. It’s a standalone device that runs on Rabbit OS, a new operating system that can learn how to use apps on your behalf.

The Rabbit R1 is powered by a Large Action Model (LAM), an algorithm that can learn from how humans use apps and interfaces, and replicate and automate those processes. For example, if you want to play a song on Spotify, you don’t have to open the app and search for the song. You just press a physical push-to-talk button on the R1 and say “play Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.” The R1 will then use its LAM to perform the same steps that you would do on your phone, and play the song for you.

The R1 can work with most popular apps, such as Uber, Netflix, Amazon, and more. You can choose which apps you want the R1 to access through a web portal called the “rabbit hole.” The R1 does not store any of your personal information or passwords, and only works with your permission. You can also revoke the access at any time.

The R1 has a simple and retro design, inspired by the Tamagotchi. It has a 2.88-inch touchscreen display, a push-to-talk button, a navigation wheel, and a 360-degree rotating camera. The camera is not meant for taking selfies, but for assisting with visual queries, such as snapping photos of your fridge to get recipe suggestions. The R1 also has a speaker and a microphone, so you can talk to it and hear its responses.

The R1 is designed to be a companion device, not a replacement for your phone. It’s meant to simplify and enhance your phone experience, by taking care of the tasks and requests that you don’t want to do yourself. It’s also meant to be fun and engaging, by giving you personalized and contextual suggestions, such as what to watch, what to read, what to learn, and more.

The R1 is not the first device to use AI to control apps. Google and Amazon have been developing their own virtual assistants, such as Google Assistant and Alexa, that can do similar things. However, the R1 claims to have some advantages over them, such as:

The R1 is a standalone device, not an app or a service. You don’t need to have a phone or a smart speaker to use it. You can take it anywhere and use it anytime.
The R1 uses a proprietary LAM, not a generic one. The R1’s LAM is specifically trained to interact with apps and interfaces, not just answer questions or perform simple tasks. The R1’s LAM can also learn from your behavior and preferences, and adapt to your needs and goals.
The R1 is more secure and private, not more intrusive and invasive. The R1 does not collect or store any of your personal data or content, and does not share it with anyone else. The R1 only works with your consent, and does not create any proxy accounts or require any additional subscriptions.

The Rabbit R1 is expected to ship in late March 2024, for $199. You can pre-order it now on the Rabbit website (rabbit.tech). If you’re looking for a new and innovative way to use your apps, the R1 might be the gadget for you.

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