The Ai Pin has a Laser Ink Display that projects text onto the wearer's palm, and ships with a battery booster for hot swapping power sources. It also features a "Trust Light" to indicate when the system is recording, managed by a dedicated privacy chip. The system runs on Cosmos, a proprietary operating system infused with AI, and does not need to be paired with a smartphone or other device. The device can be customized off-device using the Humane.center service. The Ai Pin costs $699, with a monthly $24 subscription fee.
Key takeaways:
- Humane has officially revealed the Ai Pin, a small device that attaches to the wearer's lapel and collects data via an on-board camera. It is powered by a Qualcomm chip and uses AI, and it is designed to be used without a tethered smartphone.
- The Ai Pin features a Laser Ink Display that projects text onto the wearer's palm, a touchpad, and reacts to gestures. It also includes a "Trust Light" to indicate when the system is recording, managed by a dedicated privacy chip.
- The system runs on Cosmos, a proprietary operating system infused with AI. It does not require downloading, managing, or launching apps, but instead quickly connects the user to the right AI experience or service.
- The device is priced at $699 with a monthly $24 subscription fee. It can be customized off-device using the Humane.center service, and Humane has raised $230 million in funding, with investors including Kindred Ventures, SK Networks, LG Technology Ventures, Microsoft, Volvo Cars Tech Fund, Tiger Global Qualcomm Ventures and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff.