Rabbit R1 and Perplexity AI unite to elevate AI-assisted experience - it is free!
In the aftermath of its stellar debut at CES '24, Rabbit's pocket-sized AI gem, the Rabbit R1, is forging new frontiers through a strategic collaboration with Perplexity AI. This alliance promises to elevate the R1's capabilities, marking a significant leap in the realm of AI-driven personal assistants.
In an exclusive live Spaces broadcast on X, Rabbit's CEO Jesse Lyu and Perplexity co-founder Aravind Srinivas unveiled this exciting partnership. As part of a limited offer, the first 100,000 R1 purchasers will enjoy a complimentary one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro, a subscription valued at $200. With 50,000 units already pre-ordered, the R1, priced at $199, is generating substantial anticipation ahead of its scheduled March or April shipment, The Hindu reported.
The collaboration introduces advanced features to the R1, including file upload support, a daily quota for over 300 complex queries, and the ability to seamlessly switch between AI models such as GPT-4, Claude 2.1, and Gemini. While the R1 already boasts functionalities like booking rides, finding recipes, and identifying objects or people, the integration with Perplexity AI elevates its accuracy in fact-checking and providing up-to-date information.
For those unfamiliar with Rabbit R1, it's essential to clarify that it's not a smartphone but a dedicated AI-powered personal assistant. Designed in collaboration with Teenage Engineering, the $199 handheld device boasts a walkie-talkie-like square shape with a vibrant orange color, contributing to its retro aesthetic. Equipped with a 2.88-inch touchscreen, a camera, a control wheel, speakers, microphones, 4GB of memory, 128GB of storage, and a 2.3GHz MediaTek processor, the R1 is a compact powerhouse.
Despite its small size, about half that of an iPhone 15, the R1 operates uniquely. Instead of relying on built-in apps, it connects to apps on users' smartphones. The device's standout feature is its software, the Rabbit OS, and the underlying AI technology.
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