Throughout 2023, Humane has been dropping numerous hints about AI Pin, its new and revolutionary wearable device that magnetically attaches to clothing. After months of anticipation, it has finally become a reality: AI Pin will be released for sale in early 2024, and pre-orders will commence on November 16.
Powered by a Snapdragon processor, the device lacks a screen and is controlled through a combination of voice and gestures. In its compact body, there is a 13-megapixel camera with an Ultra-Wide lens that, for now, is only usable for taking photos (video functionality will have to wait for a future update). Additionally, it also features a laser projector that allows you to visualize information in the palm of your hand.
Despite not having a screen, it does have a touch panel that can be used to perform certain actions, such as recording. In that specific case, the AI Pin will display a warning light to indicate that information is being collected.
The AI Pin attaches to clothing via a clip, which also serves as the battery. According to Humane, the device can connect to and utilize generative models powered by artificial intelligence, such as GPT-4. This process is carried out through proprietary software called AI Mic.
Above all, the AI Pin has a clear goal: to provide a user experience simplified to the maximum. You only need to address the AI Pin to tell it what you want to do or know; the device will handle the rest. With this approach, Humane aims to deliver an experience similar to what ChatGPT provides but integrated into daily life.
The functions of the AI Pin are diverse. Through voice commands, the device can make calls, send messages, provide a summary of your email inbox, and even scan food items to retrieve their nutritional information.
Sadly, this is not a particularly affordable device. Its price is $699, and on top of that, there’s a monthly subscription fee of $24.
At the helm of Humane are Imran Chaudhru and Bethany Bongiorno, both of whom were previously significant members of Apple. Chaudhru was involved in the design of the iPhone’s user interface (UI), while Bongiorno served as the director of software engineering on iOS.
