Rabbit R1 Review: A Promising but Flawed AI Device

The Rabbit R1, a $199 AI device, holds a lot of promise, but it feels like I’m beta-testing tech that only functions some of the time. Here’s what works and what doesn’t.

The Rabbit R1 AI device in hand - it’s as ambitious as it is bright orange.

I’ve spent 70 hours testing the Rabbit R1, the mystery “AI pocket companion” that, for $199, lets me physically hold AI in my hand. It’s an ambitious artificial intelligence gadget similar to software chatbots like ChatGPT, with the twist that I can carry it around in a dedicated, real-world piece of bright orange hardware.

“I’ll re-review the Rabbit R1 AI device with every update and even give it a new score if it starts functioning properly.”

Is the Rabbit R1 cool? Yes. Is the AI super smart? Most of the time. Is it a superb pocket translator? ¡Sí! ¡Sí! Does it have first-gen issues you need to know about? You bet. It feels like I’m beta-testing limited features at launch, with the more complex AI ideas (previously promised) still to come.

The Pros and Cons of the Rabbit R1 AI Device

Let’s start with the pros and cons of this AI device - and the killer app (and saving grace feature) of this pocketable AI device.

The Rabbit R1 AI device has its advantages and disadvantages.

The Rabbit R1 AI device is an ambitious project, but it’s clear that it’s still in its early stages. With its bright orange design and promise of AI in your pocket, it’s an intriguing device. However, its limited features and first-gen issues hold it back from reaching its full potential.

The Rabbit R1 AI device in action - but does it live up to its promise?

As I continue to test and re-review the Rabbit R1 AI device, I’ll be keeping a close eye on its progress. Will it eventually live up to its promise, or will it remain a flawed but ambitious AI device?

The future of the Rabbit R1 AI device - will it improve with time?

Only time will tell if the Rabbit R1 AI device will become the revolutionary AI companion it promises to be. For now, it’s a promising but flawed device that needs more development to reach its full potential.