It is the first wearable device and software platform designed to harness the full power of artificial intelligence (AI). Ai Pin marks a new departure for consumer personal technology, giving users the ability to take AI with them anywhere in an entirely new, conversational, screen-free format.
The Ai Pin will be available to order in the US starting November 16, starting at US$699 for the complete system (CA$970).
Voice interface
The Ai Pin is redefining how we interact with AI. Speak to it naturally, use the intuitive touchpad, hold objects in the air, use gestures or interact via the laser projected on your palm. The unique, screen-free user interface is designed to blend in, while bringing the power of AI to you seamlessly.
Pocket AI that knows how to listen
The Ai Pin fits effortlessly into your daily routine and enhances your interactions with the world around you.
Designed to handle the simple and complex, its microphone quickly searches and finds and contextualizes what you’re looking for. AI-powered messaging can write messages in your tone of voice, while the Catch Me Up cuts through the noise in your inbox.
The device only activates when the user engages and does not use “wake words”, ensuring that they are not constantly listening or recording. The Ai Pin has a confidence light that indicates whether sensors are active, and which is managed by a privacy protection chip.
Among a growing list of capabilities, Ai Pin can also act as a foreign language interpreter and support your nutritional goals by identifying foods using computer vision.
Cosmos: the all-new operating system for the mobile AI era
The system called Cosmos manages itself. For example, it removes the need to download, manage or launch applications. Instead, it quickly understands what you need and instantly connects you to the right AI service.
Human AI
Removable battery and Snapdragon AI power
On the mini-computer which has a small battery, a second removable battery is provided to increase the autonomy of the whole. Three colors to choose from: Eclipse, Equinox and Lunar.
Despite its compact size, the Ai Pin is a concentrate of new technologies. It is powered by a Snapdragon®TM processor with a dedicated Qualcomm® AI Engine, enabling the fast and reliable performance needed for AI interactions. The Ai Pin is equipped with a camera, depth sensor, and motion sensors, allowing the device to see the world the way you see it. A unique, custom speaker creates a bubble of sound, providing both privacy and volume as needed, while Ai Pin can also pair with headphones via Bluetooth.
With Microsoft and OpenAI
Humane’s unique collaborations with Microsoft and OpenAI enable the Ai Pin system to access some of the world’s most powerful AI models and platforms. To provide wireless service to Ai Pin, Humane launches its own virtual mobile network operator (like Fido or Fizz) connected by its exclusive US partner, T-Mobile.
Subscription plan
The smart device includes two removable batteries, a charging pad, a charging case, a cable and an adapter. For US$24 per month, the Humane subscription includes a dedicated cell phone number and unlimited talk, text and data. This subscription also includes cloud storage and full access to Humane’s growing range of AI-driven services, with no limits on the number of queries you can ask.
By two Apple founders
The two founders of Humane AI are very well known. Imran Chaudhri is a designer, inventor and innovator. He spent more than 20 years at Apple imagining and creating some of the world’s most beloved consumer products, including the Macintosh, iPod, iPad, Apple Watch and iPhone.
For her part, Bethany Bongiorno led the teams behind some of Apple’s most revolutionary products. As Director of Software Engineering, she was responsible for managing all software projects for iOS and macOS and also played a key role in the execution of critical projects such as the launch of the original iPad.
To see, the video presentation on Twitter at this address. (in English)