Human Ai Pin: Tech behind this awesome AI-powered wearable
The Paris Fashion Show in October witnessed a tech-meets-fashion moment as artificial intelligence (AI) startup Humane unveiled its first-ever wearable device called Ai Pin. The Star Trek-esque combadge was designed by Humane, a Sam Altman-backed company founded by ex-Apple design and engineering team Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno. But what is it? The device is an AI-powered device that can potentially do all the tasks that your smartphone does, without a display, and that is why it is being touted as a “smartphone without a screen”. But what powers this latest tech innovation? Know all about the tech behind the Humane Ai Pin.
AI is at the forefront of the Humane Ai Pin, which is bolstered by the fact that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman holds a 14 percent stake in the company. It is powered by an unnamed Snapdragon chipset and an AI engine which is likely to be GPT-4, although the company does not mention the name. As per the rumours, the Humane Ai Pin likely features Qualcomm's XR/VR/AR lineup under the hood.
It, however, does mention OpenAI and Microsoft in its press release, saying, “Humane's unique collaborations with Microsoft and OpenAI give Ai Pin access to some of the world's most powerful AI models and platforms and set the foundation for new capabilities to be added as the technology evolves”.
Like a smartphone, the Humane Ai Pin features a 13MP ultra-wide camera, a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery with wireless charging capabilities, and a dual microphone array. But unlike a smartphone, it does not have a screen. Instead, it gets a laser ink display that can display multiple elements such as text, graphics, and UI on your palm. The Humane Ai Pin also gets a touchpad with multi-gesture support that unlocks
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