One of the stars of CES 2024, Rabbit R1, an AI assistant device that can use your apps as you do, is finally out. Initial reactions are mixed.
At CES 2024, many big tech companies introduced their artificial intelligence products with serious presentations and booths. Rabbit, which seemed to be posing with its flowery and colorful shirt among business people dressed in navy blue suits, suddenly became one of the most interesting brands of the fair. With Rabbit R1, an artificial intelligence interface tool, the company promised to use applications like humans but instead of humans.
The much hyped Rabbit R1 finally went on sale at an event attended by members of the press and some lucky customers. Then the first comments about the device started to come in. To summarize, Rabbit R1, a very different and fun device, may not change the world, but it will be an important step for artificial intelligence interfaces.
“Smartphones Are Like Picasso Paintings”
The Verge calls the Rabbit R1 “the Picasso of smartphones”. The reason for this is the different placement of buttons and parts on a device with a smaller screen. On the other hand, The Verge describes the Rabbit R1 as an “unfinished product”, stating that the app integrations do not work very well and there are many things that the device cannot do yet.
“He makes you love him”
Techcrunch states that the $199 device is more accessible than the AI Pin with its touch screen and interesting design. While it is stated that Teenage Engineering has created a very remarkable and original design, it is stated that the unique structure of the device is an important sales factor. On the other hand, it was also stated that the device does not use artificial intelligence applications like smartphones.
As evidenced by the comments, this interesting device is not yet fully established. Nevertheless, it is true that Rabbit R1 has created a stir. According to the statement from the company, they have already sold more than 10 thousand Rabbit R1s on pre-order in the first 24 hours. Rabbit R1, which is a device open to development, seems to create a unique audience.
