Humane, established by former Apple engineers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has introduced its inaugural hardware, the Humane AI Pin. This small, square-shaped device, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Microsoft’s AI models, can be affixed to clothing and functions as a digital assistant.
How much does Humane AI Pin cost
Priced at $699, the AI Pin includes a square device and a magnetically attachable battery pack for clothes or surfaces. Alongside the device cost, a monthly fee of $24 for a Humane subscription offers a phone number and data coverage via T-Mobile’s network. The company revealed that preorders commence on November 16th, with shipping slated for early 2024, as reported by Wired.
Humane’s AI Pin accessorises the AI
The AI Pin is composed of a small square piece and a magnetically attachable battery pack for clothing or surfaces. It is available in three colors — Eclipse, Equinox, and Lunar. Instead of a screen, it features a small projector capable of beaming laser icons and text onto the user’s palm.
Chaudhri mentioned that the device lacks wake words, ensuring it doesn’t continuously listen or record. The device remains dormant until activated, achievable through voice, touch, gesture, or the laser ink display. Manual activation involves tapping and dragging on the touchpad, with the “Trust Light” blinking to signal data collection.
Powered by OpenAI, Microsoft; runs Cosmos
The AI Pin aims to provide users with a suite of AI tools from Microsoft and Open AI, eliminating the manual search and download of apps. The operating system, Cosmos, automatically directs user queries to the relevant tools without the need for downloading and managing applications. Operating without a traditional home screen, users can simply communicate with or touch the Pin to convey their preferences.
In an April TED Talk, Chaudhri demonstrated the AI Pin, highlighting features like projecting caller IDs for incoming calls, summarizing daily emails, and identifying foods with nutritional values. The device also supports context-based inquiries, as exemplified by Chaudhri’s question, “What’s the exhibit Ava texted me to go see while I’m here?
The gadget features a Snapdragon processor, although the exact model remains undisclosed. Weighing around 34 grams, the addition of the “battery booster” contributes an extra 20 grams. The camera is capable of capturing 13-megapixel photos and will soon support video recording through a forthcoming software update. The AI Pin incorporates a “Personic Speaker” that can adapt its volume for personalized audio experiences or louder settings in group scenarios, and it can also connect to Bluetooth headphones.
