Pocket AI assistant with a Large Action Model that operates apps for you.
Category: AI Hardware. Editor rating: 6.0/10, based on hands-on testing. Pricing: from $199 per month.
The Rabbit R1 is a $199 standalone AI device, a bright orange palm-sized brick with a 2.88" screen, push-to-talk button, and a 360° rotating camera. Instead of running apps, it uses a Large Action Model (LAM) that watches how humans use web services and learns to operate them on your behalf: book an Uber, order food, generate an image, search the web, all by voice. Launched in 2024 to massive hype (10,000 units sold on day one), it has matured slowly via firmware updates. The "Teach Mode" lets you record yourself doing a task once and the R1 will repeat it autonomously. As of 2026 the device handles vision-based queries, real-time translation, music playback (Spotify/Apple Music), and a growing library of LAM-powered integrations. It is not a phone replacement, more a curiosity device for AI enthusiasts who want a dedicated voice-first interface. At $199 with no subscription, the bar to experiment is low.
Editor's note: A genuinely novel hardware experiment that is more interesting than useful. Worth the $199 if you find AI hardware fascinating; skip it if you just want to get things done, your phone is faster.
Rabbit R1 is an ai hardware tool. Pocket AI assistant with a Large Action Model that operates apps for you.
Rabbit R1 is from $199 per month. Pricing can change, always check the vendor's site for the latest plans before signing up.
Rabbit R1 does not offer a permanent free tier. Some vendors run a free trial, check the website for current trial details.
Common use cases include voice-first AI tasks, vision queries on the go, real-time translation, and hands-free assistant.
Reviewers single out No subscription, $199 buys it forever; Distinctive industrial design (Teenage Engineering); Teach Mode for custom workflows.