Humane AI Pin Device: Expectations and Realities

Humane Company’s AI Pin Device: Expectations and Realities

The technology company Humane attracted attention with its new device called AI Pin, which it introduced with great excitement in recent months. The company claimed that this device is the “next big thing” that will replace phones. In fact, this device resembles the communication devices worn on the chests of actors in Star Trek and was quite exciting in the initial phase. Users could instantly translate or communicate rapidly with artificial intelligence thanks to its AI support.

However, sales reports led to significant disappointment. The $700 AI Pin, expected to sell hundreds of thousands of units, was purchased by only 10,000 curious users. Of these users, 3,000 preferred to return the device after trying it for a few days. Additionally, it was observed that returns continued unabated.

The AI Pin is a device the size of a matchbox that clips onto a garment’s collar. Thanks to its laser projection and motion sensor, it can project images onto the user’s palm. Users can manage this image using finger and palm movements; they can switch between different screens by opening and closing their palms or turn various features on and off. However, this process was not found to be practical by users. It was frequently mentioned that the device offers a complex and incomprehensible interface, which also led to an increase in returns.

On the other hand, the Humane company has not yet given up. It is reported that they are working on new software updates by taking user complaints into account. Although the AI Pin presents an interesting and technologically different approach, it is a product that requires further development. Therefore, this device has the potential to become a useful tool for different scenarios in the future. However, for now, it is quite difficult to find a clear answer to the question of who would want to use it and for what reason.