Humane, an AI company founded by ex-Apple engineers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has finally launched its first piece of hardware, which is pin — Humane AI Pin. It is a tiny, square-shaped device that can be pinned onto a wearer’s clothes, with OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Microsoft’s AI models inside powering the pin’s digital assistant.
How much does Humane AI Pin cost
The AI Pin is priced at $699 and comprises a square device and a battery pack that can be magnetically attached to your clothes or other surfaces.In addition to the device cost, a monthly fee of $24 for a Humane subscription provides the user with a phone number and data coverage through T-Mobile’s network. According to Wired, the company has announced that the device will begin shipping in early 2024, and preorders will start on November 16th.
Humane’s AI Pin accessorises the AI
The AI Pin consists of two parts – a tiny piece of square and a battery pack that can be magnetically attached to your clothes or other surfaces. The device comes in three colors — Eclipse, Equinox, and Lunar Rather than having a screen, it has a small projector that can beam laser icons and text onto the user’s palm.
Chaudhri said that the device doesn’t have any wake words, so it’s not continuously listening or recording. The device remains inactive until it’s engaged, which can be done through voice, touch, gesture, or the laser ink display. One can activate the device manually by tapping and dragging on the touchpad. The “Trust Light” blinks to alert that it’s collecting data.
Powered by OpenAI, Microsoft; runs Cosmos
The whole purpose of the AI Pin is to serve the user with a set of AI tools powered by both Microsoft and Open AI, eliminating the need to manually search for and download apps. The Pin’s operating system, Cosmos, is designed to automatically route user queries to the appropriate tools without requiring the user to download and manage applications. With no home screen, you can simply talk to or touch the Pin and tell what you want.
During a TED Talk in April, Chaudhri presented a demonstration of the AI Pin that showcased several useful features, such as projecting a caller ID for incoming calls, summarising your daily emails, and identifying foods and their nutritional values. Then, you can also ask the device context-based questions, like Chaudhari asked, “What’s the exhibit Ava texted me to go see while I’m here?”
The device comes equipped with a Snapdragon processor, although the specific model is not disclosed. It weighs approximately 34 grams, and the “battery booster” adds another 20 grams. The camera can take 13-megapixel photos and will soon support video recording after a software update. The AI Pin also contains a “Personic Speaker,” which can adjust its volume for more personal audio experiences or louder settings with groups, and it can also connect to Bluetooth headphones.