Humane, a Silicon Valley startup founded by former Apple engineers, has launched a wearable device called the Ai Pin. The device, which is priced at $699, is designed to be worn on clothing and interacts with the user almost entirely through artificial intelligence. It is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and Microsoft's AI models. The device's operating system, Cosmos, automatically routes user queries to the appropriate tools, eliminating the need for downloading and managing applications.
The Ai Pin offers a new form of interaction with AI, including voice commands, touchpad, gestures, and a Laser Ink Display projected onto the user's palm. It integrates into daily routines and offers features such as AI-powered messaging, music experiences, and a foreign language interpreter. The device connects to Humane.center for data management.
The Ai Pin was debuted at Paris Fashion Week, where it was pinned to the models' clothing. Humane is also launching its own mobile virtual network operator and has partnered with T-Mobile for cellular coverage. The device also includes a camera that can take pictures or use computer vision to scan objects like food, providing the user with an estimate of its nutritional content.
Humane has raised $241 million from Microsoft, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and others. The device, which includes a camera for taking pictures and scanning objects, is intended to replace smartphones and comes with a $24-a-month subscription plan that includes a phone number.