Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App
Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.
Rabbit, the company known for its AI-powered gadget, has returned with a new offering: OS3, an "agentic operating system" designed to run on multiple screens and accessible via various platforms. This new software update builds upon the company's previous efforts, which included the R1 device and received mixed reviews, with tech magazine WIRED giving it a low rating of 3/10.
Rabbit's latest venture is a response to the current trend in artificial intelligence, where agents that handle tasks for users are gaining significant attention. The company's co-founder and CEO, Lu Yuhui, emphasizes that the R1 was a success monetarily, despite the hardware's limited success. According to Yuhui, the company sold over 100,000 units with a high return rate and a considerable profit margin.
The development of OS3 is a result of Rabbit's strategy to focus on software improvements rather than launching new hardware. The company has deployed 50 updates to the R1 in the past 18 months, aiming to enhance the user experience. Additionally, Rabbit has established a robust Discord community of over 12,000 users who provide feedback on desired features, such as integrating external AI agents.
OS3 is designed to be open and cross-platform, allowing users to utilize their existing hardware. It connects to desktop software, files, and web pages through a local agent node installed on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices. With DLAM (Direct Large Action Model) technology, OS3 can execute local software tasks and autonomously write and debug code.
A significant feature of OS3 is its ability to support universal skill compatibility, enabling users to integrate third-party agents seamlessly. Users can access OS3 through a single chat interface, eliminating the need for multiple disjointed chat threads. Rabbit's "Bring Your Own Key" (BYOK) approach allows users to use their API keys from various providers, such as OpenAI or Anthropic, or link local open-source models.
Rabbit's OS3 is aimed at providing users with a more personalized and efficient AI experience, adapting to their needs and devices. As Rabbit moves away from hardware manufacturing, the company remains committed to delivering innovative AI solutions through software updates and new platforms like OS3.
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