One of the AI Pin’s most innovative features is its laser-ink display, which projects a green user interface directly onto the user’s palm.
New Delhi: Humane, a startup founded by ex-Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has had tech fans and enthusiasts excited around the world with their first product, the AI Pin, a wearable device that works on artificial intelligence to provide a more natural and redefined intuitive user experience. Boasting of a unique design and integration with OpenAI’s advanced language models, the Humane AI Pin aims to revolutionise the way we interact with technology.
Humane AI: Features and Specifications
The Humane AI Pin is a compact, screenless device that clips magnetically to clothing. Here are a few key features of the new OpenAI backed technology:
- It features a 13MP ultra-wide camera with a 120 degree field of view, a 3D depth sensor, and an ambient light sensor.
- The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor running at 2.1 GHz, with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.
- Connectivity options include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and LTE via eSIM.
- One of the AI Pin’s most innovative features is its laser-ink display, which projects a green user interface directly onto the user’s palm.
- Users can navigate the interface using hand gestures like tilting and pinching.
- The device also has a touchpad that supports various finger gestures for quick access to AI experiences.
5 Reasons It’s Worth It
- Innovative interaction: The Humane AI Pin offers a unique, hands-free way to interact with AI using voice commands, hand gestures, and the Laser Ink Display.
- Advanced AI capabilities: With integration from OpenAI and Microsoft, the AI Pin can handle tasks like summarising emails, translating languages, and identifying objects.
- Seamless connectivity: The AI Pin comes with a humane subscription that includes a phone number and cellular data through T-Mobile’s network, making it a standalone device.
- Sleek design: The AI Pin’s compact, screenless design and magnetic attachment system make it easy to wear and use on the go.
- Potential for future development: As AI technology advances, the Humane AI Pin could become a powerful tool for ambient computing and a viable alternative to smartphones.
3 Reasons It Is Not
- High price point: At $699 plus a $24 monthly subscription fee, the Humane AI Pin may be too expensive for many consumers, especially considering its limited functionality compared to smartphones.
- Limited app support: The AI Pin does not support traditional apps, instead relying on a limited set of built-in features and services like Tidal for music streaming.
- Privacy concerns: With its always-on camera and microphone, the Humane AI Pin may raise privacy concerns for some users, despite the company’s assurances about the “Trust Light” indicating when the device is recording.