Humane Launches OpenAI-Powered 'Ai Pin' (Image: hu.ma.ne)
Humane, a well-known Silicon Valley startup, unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered wearable named Ai Pin. The device, which can be magnetically clipped onto clothing, is a screen-less wearable device that uses voice and AI to interact with the user. Instead of a screen, Humane”s Ai Pin can project a visual on a surface. Humane is founded by former Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno.
This is the Humane Ai Pin https://t.co/ytUSGF3y55 pic.twitter.com/Zrcoaf49u7
— Humane (@Humane) November 9, 2023
“Speak to it naturally, use the intuitive touchpad, hold up objects, use gestures, or interact via the pioneering Laser Ink Display projected onto your palm,” said the company in its statement during the product announcement. Humane said that its collaborations with Microsoft and OpenAI give Ai Pin access to some of the world’s most powerful AI models and platforms. The Ai Pin, which will be powered by a Snapdragon processor, is also equipped with an ultra-wide RGB camera, a depth sensor, and motion sensors.
Humane claims that the Ai Pin, which comes with a price tag of $699, will mark a new beginning for personal consumer technology. The company said that ChatGPT access is one of the core features of Ai Pin. “We”re proud to be partnering with them to harness AI and redefine how we interact with technology — and the world,” said Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI.
The device will be running on an operating system named Cosmos. The device can also act as a foreign language interpreter, and it supports the nutrition goals of users by identifying food using computer vision. Notably, pre-orders for the device will begin in the US on November 16. Along with the device, Humane is also providing a subscription for $24. It includes a dedicated cell phone number for Ai Pin and unlimited text and data.
