Rabbit R1 AI Gadget Arrives Half-Baked and Unfinished
The Rabbit R1 promises to act as a time-saving AI companion but currently struggles to perform even its most basic functions. Reviewers find the eye-catching device lacks enough working features to justify regular use.
The Rabbit R1 aims to save users time by acting as an automated personal agent that handles everyday tasks through simple voice commands. Instead of navigating multiple apps on a phone, the device uses a Large Action Model to execute actions like ordering food, hailing rides, and playing music. The bright orange gadget features an intuitive, minimal design and feels well-made for its price tag.
Despite these ambitious promises from CEO Jesse Lyu, the R1 currently functions as a half-baked product that struggles with almost all of its available features. Users quickly run out of things to do on the device because it barely offers anything exciting or functional at the moment. The gadget supports only a handful of services like Spotify, Uber, DoorDash, and Midjourney, but it fails to reliably operate them.
The frustrating lack of functionality is further compounded by an extremely short battery life that prevents it from serving as an all-day companion. While the core concept of a distraction-free, task-executing AI tool shows genuine promise, the R1 needs significantly more development before it becomes a worthwhile purchase. For now, it remains an unfinished experiment rather than a practical addition to your daily tech arsenal.