Okay Rabbit R1, You Have Our Attention! 

Me: "Call me an Uber home." Rabbit: "You're an Uber home."

Honestly the best use case I can think of for this actual device is as an accessibility device. For someone wheelchair-bound, blind, even dyslexic, etc, this could be a life saver.

"I will call you by the name 'Uber to New York Airport'" Amazing

I think the point is: they annouce it. EVERY Tech bro buys one because it's ONLY $200. They sell out. They get bought by Google or Apple and they make a mint.

I saw it somewhere that the founder Jesse said the biggest potential of Rabbit is the ability for everyone to train it to be what they want it to be. Then Rabbit will be their 'product' instead of merely an app that they use. This is very interesting and makes it so fundamentally different from any digital assistant.

Mom says she already has a rabbit in her drawer.

The main reason I’ve never found use for any of the assistants is because it requires me to speak aloud. If I’m in public, I am far less likely to speak aloud into Siri/Alexa/Google/etc for anything because why would I want strangers to know my business…or even at work. I don’t want to disturb or broadcast to the entire workplace.

15:40 I love that Google basically did a dad joke and essentially said, 'Okay, you're an Uber' 🤣🤣🤣

There’s no way the big tech companies aren’t going to be able to offer everything this thing offers and more within a year or two.

If accessibility is worked out correctly, this could be a huge step forward for everyone, but especially for disabled people. Moving towards a future where natural language is pretty much the only thing you might need to perform actions online instead of relying on UIs such as browsers, websites or apps with their own limited accessibility tools such as VoiceOver or TalkBack is the way to go. But it has to be built with accessibility in mind from the very beginning in order to be a real breakthrough. Total "Her" movie vibes.

Looks great but I see no reason why I would want this to be a standalone device to my phone

Been using aitranslations myself lately, saves a ton on translations.

AI acceleration is being built into cell phone chipsets, as you know, so Rabbit is likely going to be integrated into them. Apple or Google may gobble Rabbit up very soon.

I see HUGE potential in the accessibility market.

The physical product just feels like a novelty. This should absolutely be either an app, launcher or an actual OS option. Given what access it requires though, there's a lot of privacy concerns. Not to mention having to talk your life out in public.

You've convinced me I *don't* need one. I truly don't see how useful this is going to be. I don't take Ubders/Lyfts;I rarely fly; I'm a former chef so I'm quicker at figuring out what ingredients I can put together for a meal----I just don't see the need for it and yes, """one more thing to plug in and charge""", thank you for pointing that out.

The product is really just a catalyst for the big two to get better. Which is not a bad thing.

I bought it. My selling point was that they included one year of free perspective ai pro. Just that subscription alone would be more expensive. Also, being involved with the music I can tell you teenage engineering is a revolutionary company.

Phone assistants are absolutely going to catch up to this very soon. We are already seeing assistant with bard

12:35 you can take the stuff off your fridge, put them on a plate and ask the rabbit... the fridge is there for marketing value but you can be smart and adapt to it's limitations

I pre-ordered one, one of the 5th batch. Yes, I agree I'm paying $200 for an app. But if it can deliver just 70% of what the keynote promised, it'd be one of my main apps if not the app I use the most to interact with the other main apps. Netflix costs more every year. And why shouldn't it come with a beautifully designed physical UI?

I think if you think about what it is trying to be, it actually makes sense. If you have a human personal assistant, that is with you most of the time, your communication is mostly outloud. When that person is first hired, they will take some time to learn how you like to travel, what restaurants you like, where you shop, etc. At first they will ask a lot of clarifying questions that will diminish over time. After they learn, simple commands result in the desired outcome. You tell the assistant what you want and they take care of most tasks, and while you still have a phone, it is mainly for personal communication and entertainment. The issue with this, and other new technology, is that it is meant to do what a person does, but people expect it to work better, cheaper, and more seamless than someone hired to do the job.

“Tell everyone I’m running late” is scary.

I see a lot of potential for this product. For the longest time, I have been wanting a device where I could take a walk, listen to my music, but not be distracted by everything else the phone has. Like one of the host were saying if he was going out to meet up with friends and he didn’t need an entire device, this would make a lot of sense also in situations like music festivals and concerts where I don’t necessarily want to be worrying about my valuables having this cheaper alternative makes a lot of sense as well.

They are trying to have a paradigm shift away from apps to AI as the primary OS. This could be really good for attention and healthy human interaction. Def some challenges there but I see what they are going for and I’m here for it. It’s serving the purpose of a dumb phone by approaching it from the opposite direction. Point being to give you your life back.

When the guy mentioned no social media, I think it hit on the reason I'm excited for this as a standalone physical device instead of an app. I don't actually want an AI function like this to have direct and uncompromised access to everything my phone has access to, and sometimes I don't want to use my phone (or, as with social media, I want a barrier for when my addicted brain wants to default to doom scrolling). A device that is just there to let me get stuff done, that is limited in some ways and open in others, that's perfect. The, "It just needs to be an app," thing is like, "Why would you buy a standalone screwdriver? Just put a hole for interchangeable bits on the handle end of a hammer!"

This literally like the two-way pager back in the early 2000s. Great idea but then phone co-opted the tech and it went away. Rabbit it is a great proof of concept for exciting future of tech potential.

What I want is an AI assistant that talks to ME, not the other way around. I get a buzz on my phone, I tap the notification, the AI says "hey, you have an unanswered email from this company, did you want me to write something up for it? Okay, I'm sending it to you, I'll go ahead and send it after you approve it."

15:32 - The interaction with Google Assistant....perfect.

This device reminds me of Tamagotchi pet.

Hey new subscriber and long-time listener. It's great to hear you all reviewing this product and going over possible pros and cons. I look forward to more content from the group.

Why isn't this an app?

Actually, because I have no idea where on my home screen most apps are (except for the most commonly used ones), calling an Uber on my iPhone is: open phone, gesture down to bring up search, type 'ub', select Uber app... Not saying it's complicated, but I think the rabbit guy has a bit of a point, in that AI could make that easier. Of course, I'm sure Google and Apple are working on this too, so I don't know what the longevity of this company is going to be. Edit: Of course, I can already open the Uber app (or any other app) with Siri. I usually don't because I don't necessarily want to bother other people by broadcasting out loud what I'm doing. That's a problem in general with speech recognition AI. It's bad enough people are walking around with their head down staring at a little screen, we have to listen to them too, now?

Re: The R1 could just be an app. The R1 being a device that can do "everything" a phone can do without it being able to suck people into a social media feed is its own superpower. Don't discount it.

You guys discussed that the r1 should offer a store where people can upload their best trainings to get it to take cool actions for them. I believe that rabbit will make that available to others by default so that their LAM gets very powerful very quickly. What is smarter than having users train your model?

Rabbit R1 makes alot of sense for people that consider money as no issue, and don't want the hassle of clicking on apps to order taxis, book holidays or ordering food and maybe do your taxes for you too. It automates heck out of alot of tasks, so you can focus on other things in life, like enjoying it.

Why couldn't Rabbit be fitted into a watch design? It connects to the phone and to the internet, so it does not do all the processing.

Actually, I think people are 100% wrong in their assumptions that you don’t need a separate device, and eventually your phone will be able to do this. The problem is phone manufactures have their own App Stores along with terms and conditions or other legal frameworks that have been established along with copyright restrictions. Phone companies will probably never allow for cross integration between apps through the phone. You can’t even access a lot of third-party apps through Siri because of this reason. I just think the phone companies have built themselves into a legal corner that will be really hard for them to pivot from. Although rabbit may have to worry about the third-party applications and websites coming after them.

I think it could be a better smart home interface than Alexa or Google but Google will probably catch up soon. I think it could also find a niche as a non-app based smartphone UI. I think if they figured out how to handle pictures, messages, pay and calls in their UI I think it would be an interesting play in the android vs apple phone ecosystem. It would also be cool if it was a single OS that did your phone and smart home. Let’s see how ambitious they will be. I fear if they are not super ambitious they will run the risk of being made obsolete by Google, ChatGPT, Microsoft, etc soon

So as you guys explained the use cases it quickly fell apart for me UNTIL I remembered my father, who is 80, never texts, never emails, has a flip phone and is constantly having challenges like not being able to summon an Uber… For someone like him this would be a huge game changer! For example he loves RU-vid but can only access it thanks to voice commands!

The clip turned into the whole podcast 😂

I'm surprised no one seems to have mentioned this: Imagine if the R1 could serve as a virtual proxy on social platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This could revolutionize the way we interact with ads and updates. This is exactly what their user interface training promises. The R1, with its user-trained interface capabilities, could filter through ads, letting our virtual presence engage with them. If I only want to know when a particular set of friends post, I don't have to scroll pass sponsored content. Meanwhile, it could summarize important updates from friends, triggering only the notifications we care about. This concept not only challenges traditional social media ad models but also enhances our digital experience by focusing on what truly matters to us.This is why Google Assistant and Siri may not be ready to offer this full functionality. It is a can of worms, actually. I ordered mine exactly because if this one feature. I'm an old guy and don't do much instagram, but I still look at Facebook.

A lot of this I believe depends on a) solving input information and b) people using calendars effectively…

I am in the fourth batch.....fifth batch sold out. I am cautiouslessly excited for this. I think it's neat tech and I hope it works as advertised. I am sure in a year this will be an app on a phone.

Maybe they’re just trying to get their foot-in-the-door with hardware and will switch to a cheaper app later on?

Awesome finally we have real world Jarvis now

15:33 perfectly summarizes the current state of personal assistants 😂

If it feels to good to be true, it probably is.

The amount of setting up this will require is going to be crazy. And i have to constantly tell it about appointments like going home? No lol

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 🐇 *Introduction to Rabbit R1 AI Device* - Discussion about the Rabbit R1, an AI hardware device. - Initial intrigue sparked by social media teasers. - Identified features: microphone, speaker, camera, and a screen for natural language input tasks. 01:28 🗣️ *Natural Language Input and Use Cases* - Exploration of natural language input through a video demonstration. - Examples of commands: ordering an Uber, finding a podcast, checking the fridge, and more. - Emphasis on the device's focus on understanding and executing natural language tasks efficiently. 02:53 🤔 *Challenges and Expectations* - Reflection on the challenges faced by current AI assistants in understanding human-like commands. - Desire for AI to be as helpful as a human assistant, eliminating the need for specific prompts. - Skepticism about how well the Rabbit R1 can perform in real-life scenarios and concerns about its effectiveness. 03:35 📱 *Comparison with Existing Solutions* - Comparison with existing AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa. - Presentation of the Rabbit R1 as a solution to reduce the complexity of app interactions. - Debate on whether a dedicated hardware device is necessary or if improvements can be made to existing platforms. 05:24 🔄 *Large Action Model and Context Awareness* - Discussion on the significance of large language models, specifically mentioning Transformers. - Importance of understanding context in voice interactions with virtual assistants. - Theoretical advantages of a large action model for providing a more natural and context-aware AI experience. 06:47 📐 *Design and Form Factor* - Commentary on the design and physical attributes of the Rabbit R1. - Mention of its size, appearance resembling a phone, and the involvement of teenage engineering. - The comparison of size with existing devices and considerations about practicality. 08:36 💡 *App vs. Dedicated Hardware Debate* - Exploration of whether the Rabbit R1's functionalities could have been implemented as a mobile app. - Raised questions about the necessity of a dedicated hardware device. - Mention of potential updates to existing assistants rendering dedicated hardware less relevant. 10:29 📉 *Long-Term Viability and Market Dynamics* - Consideration of the company's recent funding rounds and rapid entry into the market. - Speculation on the long-term viability of the Rabbit R1 in a competitive landscape. - Reference to the different approaches between Rabbit and other companies like Humane. 11:38 🌐 *Multimodal AI and Prompt Engineering* - Acknowledgment of the impressive multimodal AI capabilities demonstrated by Rabbit. - Discussion on the evolving trend of reducing the need for specific trigger words in voice interactions. - Insight into the potential ease of use through multimodal AI advancements. 13:30 🔗 *Integration with Existing Platforms* - Emphasis on the integration of Rabbit R1 with various accounts and apps for streamlined tasks. - Suggested alternatives where the Rabbit features could be added to Google Assistant or Siri. - Debate on the likelihood of major players incorporating similar features in the near future. 16:19 🌈 *Aesthetic and Trust Considerations* - Brief mention of the device's bright orange color as part of the trend of colorful tech. - Expression of trust concerns regarding AI, comparing trust levels with current smartphone usage. - Reflecting on the assumption of trust required for effective AI interactions. 16:33 🚗 *Rabbit R1 Use Cases and Trust in Technology* - Discussion on the execution and trust in privacy when using AI devices. - People's tendency to shop around for options, even in tasks like calling an Uber or planning a trip. - Balancing trust and preference in utilizing AI for various tasks. 18:11 🔄 *Training Mode and Universal Access* - Introduction to Rabbit R1's training mode for interacting with different services. - Theoretical capability to access any app through training and using prompts. - Comparison to Google Assistant for developers and the potential of universal access. 19:36 🎶 *Customizing Actions and Potential Limitations* - Exploring the concept of training Rabbit R1 for specific tasks not initially supported. - The potential of user-generated actions and customization. - Acknowledgment of challenges, such as changes in UI or website tweaks affecting functionality. 21:55 💡 *Potential Use Cases and Market Adoption* - Speculation on the two potential directions for market adoption. - The possibility of users finding specific tasks to enhance their workflow. - Comparison to other niche devices like the Stream Deck and potential modding community. 23:17 📱 *Comparison to Palm Phone and Social Media Integration* - Discussing Rabbit R1's role compared to a phone and potential limitations. - Addressing concerns about social media integration and messaging. - Consideration of scenarios where Rabbit R1 might be useful as a secondary device. 25:14 ⚙️ *Device Material, OLED Screen, and Charging* - Thoughts on the material quality, suggesting a desire for a premium version. - Speculation about the potential for an OLED screen and concerns about charging. - Personal preferences for a more premium build of the device. 27:33 🌐 *Connectivity, Siri, and Google Assistant* - Discussing the connectivity and potential competition with Siri and Google Assistant. - Speculation on the future development and potential integration of Rabbit R1 features. - Comparing Rabbit R1 to Clubhouse in terms of being a hardware or feature-centric product. 28:45 🤖 *Modding Community and Product Strategy* - Predicting the emergence of a modding community and unique uses for Rabbit R1. - Considering the product strategy of Rabbit, focusing on affordability and widespread adoption. - Acknowledging the potential challenges and uncertainties surrounding the product's success. 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I kinda dig the design. And the fact that they went with the Helio P35 and not some cheap manufacturers, inspires confidence in me. I have used Mediatek devices and I like them.

I can build an app with all of the R1 features in a day. It's basically an app with an OpenAI subscription.

Maybe their intention is to showcase the technology in their physical form factor with the end game to be bought out by Google or Apple who then would integrate within their OS or a separate app.

So thinking about this from a cybersecurity perspective the issue that I see is that I think that the rabbit r1 is going to get shut down by the app owners. How this interacts with applications is similar to how spam bots or bots would be interacting with an application unless the rabbit r1 has relationships with these app owners or companies, those customers will be viewed as bots and I think the potential for fraud using the rabbit r1 language action model is too high to where they're probably going to get shut down by a lot of app owners from allowing the applications to do the actions. Some might still let it and Rabbit might constantly have to adjust the LAM for that but I feel like they're going to get shot down and because the app owners also have an incentive to have users in their application because they want them to see ads and everything like that so I think they're probably dead in the water once they come out. Finally I think a lot of businesses also benefit from trying to tack on extra items for example if you're going through Amazon they try to get you to buy something else or if you're in the Walmart app ordering groceries they're going to try and get you to buy other things with your purchase to increase your overall sale so the r1 preventing this is something that they're not going to like and they're going to again try and stop. Anything that reduces a user's screen time on an application is a direct threat to the business model so Rabbit R1 is going to be a threat to them and allowing them to interface with the application like that will not be beneficial and so I think they're going to get a lot of impediments put in place by the app owners.

watching this after the review. they were so hopeful lol

No matter how good AI gets it will never be able to read your mind. If I was a personal assistant and my boss told me to call an uber I would still double check to make sure I was thinking the same place as them.

My cell is a full size desktop the size of a screen. It's mostly an app storage device. Apps that connect to internet connected things. The r1 might be a utility that is voice programmable, not with keyword or search phrases, but just normal speech. It's a voice remote for the tv, lights. The phone will have every app open through the AI, at will. Refrigerators have AI now. We won't have to remember to click on an app or make a quick reminder while doing something else. Eventually, our phones might be like desktops, but not go away. I think I still have my brick phone.

Here is my take on this: if we get to the point where this device can actually do anything your apps can, the app developers will quickly find ways to stop it. If you are not entering apps, they won't be able to push ads/subscriptions/micro transactions etc.

You can already tell the Google Assistant to "book an Uber to my office" and it instantly loads the app ready for you on the confirm button. It's lightning fast, too. "Call me an Uber" is a ball drop on Google's part, though.

This is going to be baked into phones 100% - Rabbit option one, It gets bought and baked into a phone - Option 2, It dies and goes away - Noone wants another devise

Remember the adverts for Google Glasses before they came out versus what was delivered?

I think after the initial setup. It might be good. Also, could you use this as a Bluetooth device to your phone instead of getting a plan on a carrier?

I have a feeling that they're hoping to get ahead of the curve just slightly, to then be bought at some point by Apple or Samsung or someone wanting to implement this functionality. Tried and tested.

This would be good for young children because it has no games.

8:05 that is a thought that my friends and I immediately had: when starting a business you want to choose a market that is not so small that it can esasily be engulfed by larger companies.

The fact that you are going to train the rabbit AI to perform better improved customized actions is a plus for me. This even reduces the burden of devs to teach their ai more customised improved actions

What about an Enterprise version for industry? Consider if schools had enterprise models as teacher’s assistants: “Check attendance” teacher to Rabbit assistant “All accounted for, Ted & Cruz have traded seats, Ted is now next to Tina.” Rabbit to teacher “Ted, Cruz, move back to your assigned seats please.” Teacher to class

I had no idea they were SUCH a new company! That is pretty incredible. I like the idea, I still feel like it has to be a phone replacement. Interacting with apps isn't difficult enough. Even my tech averse friends know how to order an uber from their phone. I feel like nobody is going to want to have ANOTHER device, plus as noted other AI models will get this functionality via the google assistant etc.

It might just be me, but I could listen to David explain these types of "under the hood" processes weekly.

This will be an app very soon, don't quote me.

I would consider this for the aging population. It could be trained for health monitoring or other tasks

The problem with R1 is that society doesn't want to speak anymore

I think the lack of shopping around feature can do a couple of things: people will get used to trusting the device out of convenience**. And it will force service providers to provide better and more reliable services at competitive prices because the AI simply won’t book service providers who have a bad track record. The efficiency of the AI will enable it to filter out the worst and select the best service providers. **When UberEats started I was skeptical because I didn’t think people would be willing to pay a 30+% premium for their food(delivery fees&tip). Why not just order straight from the restaurant? But no Uber has caught on and people don’t mind paying those extra fees in preference for convenience.

Hot tip: no one buys the hardware and they pivot to making an App. 👍

It could be life changing for people with learning disabilities death (if it learns sign language), or blind or even with physical disabilitisles....

This could be an app and not have to purchase TWO devices that people will toss in a year! More E Waste for NO REASON at all!

Huge market potential for this. Imagine in places you don't want to take your phone, e.g. music festivals, exercising/gym, day parties, beach trips/nature experiences. Yet still want to have some connectivity and ability to access the use of your daily apps. As long as it has a great build, waterproof, this has great potential.

I still don't trust any software or AI that does something for me, such as ordering or getting a ride or making a reservation. I want to physically see and make sure everything is correct.

Real hands-free car commodity!

This could be a a huge deal within the disability community. Total game changer! Accessibility use cases. If you look at this from this angle alone, it’s unbelievable. Even if it’s just a start.

One thing that they are missing is that it seems that this device is mainly INPUT. on the phone, you browse, you get info in so many different ways, video etc.

For $200 this is a horrible phone replacement/alternative for average users, but could be life changing in the disability healthcare sector - ESPECIALLY with the individualized training potential. If Rabbit or the company that buys them focuses on that, and on building a seamless and robust ecosystem of healthcare devices - that’s where this becomes revolutionary

Rabbit is actually the ultimate company. Because any feature the competition releases automatically becomes their feature also.

My 79 year old mom is having a really hard time with memory. And I'm not comfortable with her driving anymore. And, for one, no matter how many times I try to show her how to use the Uber app, she just can't repeat it. Also, she misses a lot of appointments. So, for instance, if this thing could interact with just a press of a button, and it knows when to give you reminders, it could remind her of an appointment, even setting an alarm to wake up, and have an Uber ready for when she had to leave. Then with a one button press she could get an Uber for the ride home. Med reminders and other safety factors... I'd love this thing

I checked the keynote and felt HERE'S MY MONEY! TAKE IT!

As someone who is currently shopping for a dumb phone because I'm so sick of being sucked into my smartphone, I definitely see value in something that can provide a lot of the utility of a smartphone without the distracting elements of a smartphone and the clutter of 100 apps

Great talk, when I saw the key note, I immediately Said that's garbage but after watching this video, I decided to pre order. What resonated was the comment about the price at $200. The right price point to be an early adoptor.

Great breakdown 👌 Im waiting to receive my R1 soon, cant wait!

Rabbit1: You, Madam, are an Uber.

The clip turned into the whole podcast . The clip turned into the whole podcast .

I bought one. It's already backed up to the sixth batch. It supposed to arrive in June. You might all be right about this baked into your phone. But you only live once and i like to be on top of it during the years that i am alive.

This product looks really close to the one's used in the movie 'Her'.

We tried to develop these smart assistants that are aware of your context way back in 2005 in Silicon Valley. Wow, it‘s a daunting task.

I think they made it look like the phone from the movie “Her” on purpose. Don’t know if anyone else has noticed. The movie is about human like Ai.

The biggest convenience of the device seems to have AI to make decisions for you, on the opposite side, it also takes the flexibility of customization away from the users. It also seems that users need to have firm opinions regarding what they want, what if they don't exactly know what they can do and just browsing. It doesn't seem to provide space for brainstorming and forming ideas, which the current app-based paradigm offers.

The potential on this is insane, like for starters they right about the fridge thing but you could also take put what you have or want to use, put it in the table and ask it what can i make with this, i just see so many possibilities to ask it anything i would ask someone else that knows something i dont

The guy that presented it says it was meant to take less time than a phone. In our phones we have to tap to get a response, this piece of technology can understand humans talking indirectly and complete a task correctly. It honestly is a cool piece of tech and isn’t supposed to replace your phones.

Google assistant just has dad humor calling you an Uber to Newark airport lmao

"Call me a cab!" "Okay sir, you're a cab!"

So I was already looking at getting a Perplexity Pro subscription because I have using it a lot more lately, and the fact the R1 costs the same price and came with Perplexity Pro for a year, made it an easy choice for me to pick up.