Humain's 'Ai Pin', well referred to as the primary artificial intelligence (AI) hardware device, will likely be released in Korea.
Humain announced a strategic partnership with SK Telecom (CEO Young-sang Yoo) on its website on the twenty seventh (local time) and announced that it has decided to sell domestically for the primary time outside of the USA.
Through this partnership, Humain announced that it should launch domestic services by utilizing technologies reminiscent of mobile network, Web of Things (IoT), and cloud of SKT, the domestic exclusive operator. Particularly, they added that they plan to develop a latest Ai pin operating system 'CosmOS' with SKT for domestic services.
The 2 corporations explained that they aim to expand the market through Ai Pin and the Cosmos platform in addition to expand the ecosystem by attracting third parties. In addition they announced that they’ll create latest revenue opportunities through the 'app-less OS' and ecosystem, including developing latest subscription products and including SKT's Adot platform.
Specific details reminiscent of product release date, product price, and repair subscription system haven’t yet been disclosed. In the USA, the discharge date, originally scheduled for March, was postponed to April, and considering the time it takes to construct a separate OS and platform, it is anticipated that it should be released domestically only within the second half of this 12 months.
Also, considering that the subscription service is mentioned, it seems that not only will easy product sales be charged, but additionally a service fee reminiscent of a monthly flat fee will likely be charged, and this is anticipated to be partially connected to the present Adot service.
Humain is a well known company that has been invested in by Open AI CEO Sam Altman and SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son. It was founded in 2019 by a pair from Apple, including Imran Chaudhry, who designed the Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, and iWatch, and Bethany Bongiorno, who led the event of Apple software reminiscent of iOS and macOS.
The corporate received global attention by releasing Ai Pin, which mixes cell phone and chat GPT functions, in November last 12 months. The worth of the device is $699 (about 930,000 won), and it provides unlimited data and calls including a separate phone number with a monthly subscription of $24 (about 32,000 won).
It could actually be attached to clothes with a magnet, and as a substitute of a display, it uses a laser projector to project the screen onto the palm or the surface of an object.
It has all the fundamental functions of a cell phone. You’ll be able to take photos or videos with the camera, and make calls or take heed to music with the interior speaker. You can even use Bluetooth earphones. You can even control the device with voice commands, touchpad, or hand gestures.
As well as, with the on-device AI function equipped with Qualcomm's AI mobile processor 'Snapdragon 8 third generation', ChatGPT can write messages and summarize the inbox.
In the USA, pre-orders are being accepted immediately after the product is released, and the primary shipment is scheduled to start in April. Some users who tested the device also commented, “It has higher features than expected.”
Humain said that through this partnership, it should not only advance technology but additionally improve the way in which domestic consumers interact with AI of their every day lives.
“We’re very excited to work with SKT to bring Ai Pin and Cosmos to Korea, one of the crucial developed mobile device markets on this planet,” said Chaudiri and Bongiorno, co-founders of Humain. “We share a mutual vision for the longer term of AI. “We’re looking forward to working together to bring this to consumers all over the world.”
Lee Jae-shin, head of SKT's AI Growth Strategy Department, said, “As an AI company, SKT is constantly pushing boundaries to create customized AI that customers can use conveniently and simply, and we’re pleased to collaborate with Humain to realize this.”
Reporter Lim Da-jun ydj@aitimes.com