Just 5k people use the Rabbit R1 every day
The Rabbit R1 has seen low daily usage, with only 5,000 of 100,000 units used regularly. An update is planned for October 1, but competition from smartphones remains strong.
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The Rabbit R1, an AI gadget launched with much anticipation, has seen a significant drop in daily usage, with only 5,000 of the 100,000 units sold being used regularly five months post-launch. This statistic was shared by Rabbit's founder, Jesse Lyu, who noted that the device was released prematurely to outpace competitors. Initial excitement surrounding the R1 and similar devices, like Humane's AI Pin, has waned as users find these gadgets underwhelming compared to the capabilities of smartphones. Critics, including The Verge's David Pierce, have described the R1 as feeling "broken," which may explain the low engagement rates. The upcoming "large action model" update, set for release on October 1, aims to enhance the device's functionality by allowing it to perform tasks like ordering tickets or food. However, with major tech companies like Apple and Google integrating advanced AI features into their smartphones, the likelihood of reviving interest in standalone AI gadgets like the Rabbit R1 appears slim.
- Only 5,000 out of 100,000 Rabbit R1 units are used daily.
- The device was launched prematurely to compete with larger tech companies.
- Initial hype around AI gadgets has diminished due to underwhelming performance.
- A significant update for the R1 is scheduled for October 1.
- Competition from smartphones with integrated AI features poses challenges for standalone devices.
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14 commentsI got one as a gift - been trying to sell it unsuccessfully for months now…
That they didn't do this is rather unfortunate, because it should in theory be quite possible. Heck given recent advances in small parameter models, it might even be possible to run locally with some custom HW.
A voice only interface capable of running any android app would be pretty cool. I doubt Google will ever release that (I'd love to be proved wrong) if simply because it risks destroying the display ads market.
EDIT: it's found a home!
It still feels to me like there has to be an angle that I'm missing.
What big tech companies? Rabbit doesn't have any competition.
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