Humane Ai Pin-the world’s first AI smart hardware product

Introduce Humane Inc.

Humane Ai Pin was developed by the former Apple design and engineering team. AI Pin is the world's first wearable AI smart hardware product. The company has received investments from well-known companies such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Microsoft.

AI pin does not require any wake-up words, but it is always online, has a screen-less design, is completely controlled by voice, and can be projected and displayed completely driven by AI.

It can perform the functions of most smartphones, projecting interactive interfaces on a nearby surface (such as the palm of your hand or a table) through a built-in projector and depth sensor.

• Humane Inc. is a company that focuses on innovative technology, aiming to create products that feel familiar, natural, and human.
• Founded by Imran Chaudhri, a designer and innovator with over 20 years of experience at Apple.
• They have recently launched their first device, the Humane Ai Pin, which is a wearable device and software platform designed to harness AI for personal use.

Features and Benefits

• The company is built on values of trust, truth, and joy, emphasizing their commitment to ethical and responsible use of technology.
• Humane Inc. aims to transition to a world where AI is used for the greater good, indicating a focus on positive societal impact .
• Their Humane Ai Pin is designed to help users stay connected and informed, allowing important calls and texts from trusted contacts while filtering out unwanted communication.

Functions Detail Introduce

AI pin main functional configuration:

1. Projection and display: Laser ink display can track your palm and turn it into a display screen for text, graphics and UI elements. Laser safety is classified as Class 2 according to IEC60825-1:2014 standard. Resolution and operating distance are 720p, specific field of view measurements.
2. Notification and interaction: The trust light indicates whether the Ai Pin is in use. Beacons are used for notifications and alerts. Ai Mic: Dual microphone array for sound input and routing. Personal Speaker: Provides personalized sound ambience, using HRTF.
3. Audio and calls: Audio encoding is AAC. Audio calls support LTE (VoLTE) and 3G. Gesture Control: Specific gestures are used for microphone input and answering/hanging up calls.
4. Design and Build: Compact and lightweight, elegant appearance and smooth glass surface. Constructed with a high-strength aluminum body, it's available in Eclipse (extra matte black anodized finish) and Equinox & Moonlight (polished silver) styles. The touchpad is made of Corning Gorilla Glass, with a black texture on the Eclipse and Equinox models, and white on the Moonlight model.
5. Usability and accessories: Screen-less design, simple and suitable for gesture operation. Equipped with magnetic buckle for garment fastening with lock, battery booster or clip.
6. Battery and charging: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. Support wireless power charging method. Sustainable power system to extend battery life.
7. Camera and sensor: Photo resolution is 13 million pixels (4208x3120 pixels). Video resolution coming soon. Optical specifications are ultra-wide-angle camera, 120° field of view, f/2.4 aperture, 5-element lens. Focal length from 40cm to infinity. Sensors include ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, GPS and 3D depth sensor (indirect time-of-flight camera).
8. Performance and connectivity: The processor is eight-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™, clocked at 2.1GHz. Memory and storage are 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC. Connectivity supports cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and various location services. Environmental Specifications: Operating temperature and altitude detailed.
9. Network and services: The cellular network supports multiple LTE frequency bands and UMTS/HSPA+. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1, supporting multiple encodings. Location services: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, Wi-Fi positioning, assisted GPS. Network Service: HumanEyes Wireless Service, connected by T-Mobile®.

Summary

Humane Inc. is an innovative technology company founded by Imran Chaudhri, known for his work at Apple. They are committed to ethical values and aim to use AI for the greater good. Their first product, the Humane Ai Pin, is a wearable device designed to enhance personal AI experiences.

References

• [1] : Humane Inc. Official Website
• [3] : Jobs at Humane
• [4] : Our Team at Humane
• [5] : AiPin Overview
• [9] : Humane Reveals the Name of First Device
• [10] : Humane Launches Ai Pin

Insights

Humane Inc.'s focus on ethical values and their goal of using AI for positive impact suggests a commitment to responsible technology development. Their Humane Ai Pin appears to be a step toward enhancing personal AI experiences while maintaining privacy and control over communication. It will be interesting to see how their products evolve and contribute to the AI industry.