Rabbit r1 HONEST First Impressions: Is It Actually Useful?

With the rise of ChatGPT and large language models (LLMs), AI-dedicated devices have started coming out. The Humane AI pin was widely lambasted earlier this month when it launched, and now the Rabbit r1 AI assistant is out. With rumors that Apple is delving into AI in a big way, we thought we'd check out the Rabbit r1 to see what it can do and how it measures up to an iPhone.

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[macrumors]

Yes I missed the QR code on the packing. My bad. However I stand by my thought that at least a quick tutorial screen would have been a little more helpful.

[raffilama]

You clearly missed the QR code on the plastic box that says scan and you get the users guide.

[ChooseConnect]

I don't think the company should say, "It does this, and it does that, " until it actually CAN do these things.

[ojtsmith]

When Siri is proving more useful, you gotta wonder what’s going on.

[tonglu]

I pre-ordered one because I work with LLMs as a solution architect and want to develop for a device like this. Then I saw all the YouTube comments about how this would be a cool gift for kids and the elderly, and I ordered another for my dad - he recently retired and gets so excited about trying all kinds of AI stuff, because his son works with AI. I’m hoping for some kind of father-son bonding moment TBH.

[BobbyGeneric]

This entire product could easily be a launcher/app on a smartphone.

[Samrod]

“Let us make your life easier by putting a computer in your pocket so you don’t have to deal with the other computer you’ll also need in your other pocket.”

Groundbreaking stuff no-doubt.

[christopherp.]

Thanks. I was really interested in this device, when I first heard about it. Kind of happy that I did not order one yet. Hopefully this gets to be more usefull longterm.

[WilliamWallis]

I dunno. It may be a decent upgrade from my Palm Pilot.

[BlazeingGoldReviews]

i just ordered one of these. WHy did I do that? because recently it has gotten some updates I've heard. Also I like the idea of it being my Ai iPod.

[ukroadsandtransport]

Still better than the humane AI pin though

[alexfrank]

R1's true calling is a dream product for people with disabilities. AI assistant that specialize in using my Apps, so that i don't have to use voice-over.
They need to focus on that instead of a gimped iPhone. There's definitely a respectable market for a specialty device.

[CraigThomasLive]

Much prefer something like the RayBan Meta AI smart glasses over this and Humane AI

[BGChicks]

Thank you for your video! This product was also marketed as a “personal assistant” I’m curious if you tried using it as one? Like keeping track of tasks reminding you of things to do, helping you reply to emails etc.

[SebastienBarrau]

The QR code on the case says to scan for user guide.

[nikolaisigedin]

I find many similarities between the gadgets in the movie “HER”. I suppose it is just the first gen, and further, we will see a new device that will replace the cell phone

[HKHants]

Can you tether it to your phone for connection?

[chrisguy]

The voice over says “there were no other instructions” while showing a QR code saying “user instructions” 💀

[thisisbensilver]

If it works better as an accessibility device (like for blind people trying to read instructions, make sure they're holding the right kind of money, etc) than a phone, I can get behind it. It's slow, but the price is right.

[JakeCovert]

Do you have the lid (ceramic or wood) for the Hasami mug? I have a couple of the medium cup and love em!!