Humane, a technology company based in San Francisco, has unveiled its inaugural product. By affixing an AI robot and lifelogger to their attire using the Ai Pin, individuals can effectively access AI wherever they go.
The Ai Pin presents a more streamlined approach – “it rapidly discerns your requirements, linking you to the relevant AI service or experience promptly” – enabling the utilization of artificial intelligence through a smartphone app.
Humane highlights that users can swap out power boosters instead of seeking a wall socket while on the move, as the system comprises a visible flat portable unit externally and a “battery booster” internally within the garment, secured to the primary unit via magnets.
Operated on a distinctive wireless network established in partnership with T-Mobile, the Ai Pin enables users to interact with the AI system through the integrated camera, which “swiftly identifies and contextualizes your queries.” It can generate responses in the user’s voice, scan the wearer’s webmail inbox, and provide summaries. Moreover, it can function as a speaker for international travel.
Featuring a small projector that projects visuals onto the outstretched palm, such as simple navigation cues, weather updates, and notifications, the Ai Pin collaborates with TIDAL to offer on-the-go music through “personic speech” that can create “an audio bubble, adjusting connectivity and volume accordingly.” Additionally, it pairs with Bluetooth earphones.
Fundamental prompts and information can be displayed on a raised hand via the Ai Pin’s screen. Equipped with a wide-angle RGB lens for capturing important memories and scanning grocery items, the device also includes motion sensors and a level detector. Humane emphasizes that the system “activates only upon user interaction and does not rely on wake words,” ensuring it does not constantly monitor or record, addressing potential privacy concerns. A light indicator illuminates when any sensor is activated to maintain transparency.
To avoid dependency on a smartphone, Humane is launching its wireless digital network operator in collaboration with T-Mobile. Partnering with Microsoft and OpenAI for AI models, Humane establishes a cloud gateway termed the Humane at its core. All user data, encompassing images, videos, memos, and notes captured by the camera, is stored within the Humane. The company pledges further advancements as the software evolves.
The Ai Pin by Humane is offered in Eclipse, Equinox, and Lunar color variants.
Co-founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno express that “Ai Pin embodies our vision of integrating AI seamlessly into everyday life, augmenting our capabilities without overshadowing our humanity. We are thrilled to unveil the culmination of Humane’s and my four-year endeavor. For us, Ai Pin marks just the beginning.”
Pre-orders are set to commence shipping in the US on November 16, with the Ai Pin priced at US\(699. Opting for a monthly subscription of \)24 grants the Ai Pin its own cell number, unlimited calls, texts, data, and cloud storage. Further details are available in the accompanying video.
