Humane Launches Revolutionary AI Pin Wearable, Powered by OpenAI
In a significant step towards the future of tech wearables, Humane unveiled its latest innovation, the AI Pin, on Thursday. Priced at $699, this wearable device, which attaches magnetically to clothing, marks a new era in gadgetry. Besides the initial cost, users will need to pay a $24 monthly subscription for services including a phone number and data coverage via T-Mobile’s network. Shipping is slated for early 2024, with preorders opening on November 16th.
At the core of the AI Pin is a Snapdragon processor, though its specific model remains undisclosed. The device integrates voice control, gestures, a camera, and a built-in projector for interactive control. Weighing approximately 34 grams, with an additional 20 grams for the battery booster, the AI Pin comes equipped with a 13-megapixel camera, capable of capturing high-quality photos and future video capabilities post-software update.
Unlike continuous recording gadgets like the Rewind Pendant, the AI Pin demands manual activation for privacy. Users can engage the device through touchpad interactions, and a “Trust Light” indicates active data collection.
One of the AI Pin's key features is its connection to AI models through software named AI Mic. Powered significantly by GPT-4, as Humane indicates, the device also boasts ChatGPT as one of its primary functions. Its Cosmos operating system simplifies user interaction by automatically directing queries to appropriate tools, eliminating the need for app management.
Humane’s vision with the AI Pin is to streamline user interaction with technology, removing unnecessary interfaces and settings. The device aims to respond to voice commands or touches, executing tasks or providing information with minimal user input. This approach mirrors the recent trend in chatbot technology, offering a wide range of functionalities through simple text commands.
The AI Pin’s capabilities, as demonstrated earlier this year by co-founder Imran Chaudhri, include voice messaging, email summary, nutritional information from food visuals, and real-time language translation. Humane plans to extend its functionalities to include navigation, shopping, and offer developers a platform to create additional tools.
Humane envisions the AI Pin as a foundational step in a larger project, improving alongside advancements in AI models. Similar to the evolution of smartphones, where hardware improvements enhance user experience and open new possibilities, the AI Pin aims to transform the wearable tech space.
Humane is poised to embark on this journey, leveraging AI to redefine wearable technology and its applications. The AI Pin, as a wearable LLM-powered search engine, is just the beginning of a transformative tech evolution that Humane is ready to lead.