AI Pin presents wearable assistant

It’s a wireless device, developed by the startup Humane, that has been highlighted by Nordic Semiconductor’s excellent Wireless Quarter. Think of it as small, configurable, wearable AI assistant.

AI Pin

“The Humane Ai Pin is an innovative wearable device that redefines the interaction with AI, offering a discreet yet powerful way to stay connected and in control,” say the creators.

Comprising the visible display, a battery booster for inside the clothing and a “beacon” for communicating messages, the device can apparently chat with the user/wearer to help find information, including searching through your email. And it’s highlighted that the device could even serve as an interpreter, translating languages…

For audio (AAC) there’s a Panasonic speaker on board, and the Pin supports Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and 3G comms.

To interact with the Pin you can tilt and roll your hand (see right) and then also use a variety of gestures on the device. For example, you can double-tap it to answer or end a call, or to start or stop music…

“Ai Pin is designed with your privacy and personal space in mind. Activating only on command, with no wake words, to ensure what’s private stays private. Its Trust Light clearly signals when it’s capturing, in order to foster a trusting environment,” writes Humane.

Dimensions

Measuring 47.50mm by 44.50mm, and weighing 34.2g, the main unit features a Corning Gorilla Glass display and Photo Resolution is 13MP, 4160X3120 px, with video at 30fps (1080p). The optical specs include an ultra Wide Camera 120° FOV, f/2.4 aperture, and a 5 Element lens with single glass element. The focal distance is 40cm and beyond

Inside the clothing, the battery booster measures 47.16 mm by 45.2mm and weighs 20.5g.

So, how much does it cost? There are three flavours – Eclipse, Equinox and Lunar – and pricing starts at $699.

Find out more on the Humane website.

[Via Nordic Wireless Quarter]

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