When Humane introduced its Ai Pin, the San Francisco-based company envisioned a future where AI-powered gadgets would be an essential companion to your smartphone.
Despite the ambitious concept, the device has faced lukewarm reception, with reports suggesting that returns at one point exceeded new purchases.
In response, Humane slashed the Ai Pin’s price from $700 to $500. While the device remains available for purchase, the company’s next steps remain uncertain, though its hefty $230 million in funding offers some breathing room.
Shifting gears, Humane is now promoting a new innovation: an operating system called CosmOS. Marketed as a transformative solution for modern technology, the OS aims to enhance various devices seamlessly.
A promotional video showcased CosmOS running across a range of gadgets, including a car’s entertainment system, a smart speaker, a TV, and even an Android smartphone, hinting at its versatility and potential.
CosmOS appears to represent what platforms like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple’s Siri could evolve into if enhanced with advanced AI-driven agent capabilities.
Designed as an intelligent voice assistant, it processes intricate requests while seamlessly interacting with apps and services on behalf of the user.
According to Humane, CosmOS builds upon the same system that powers its Ai Pin. In a promotional video, the company described it as an “intelligent conductor” that harmonizes various AI models, data sources, services, and device functions to create a smooth and intuitive user experience.
One scenario in the demo showcased a person using CosmOS in their car. They issued a voice command to adjust the heating at home and simultaneously asked when guests were expected to arrive later in the evening.
However, the presentation leans more towards conceptual aspirations than tangible products. Notably, the car’s steering wheel logo was blurred out, accompanied by a disclaimer stating that the example was “for illustration purposes only” and did not depict real vehicle features.
The demo video for CosmOS showcases additional use-case scenarios, such as requesting takeout recommendations, retrieving a previously viewed recipe, and asking about a sports game.
Notably, the smart speaker featured in these scenes is obscured, reflecting the conceptual nature of the demonstration.
On the TV, Humane envisions a sophisticated multimodal experience. For example, a user could inquire about the number of goals a soccer player has scored this season.
CosmOS would analyze the context—such as the player currently on the screen—to deliver a relevant answer seamlessly.
Regarding smartphone integration, the demonstration suggests functionality similar to Apple’s recent Siri enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence, as introduced at WWDC.
CosmOS, however, emphasizes its ability to interpret on-screen content while simultaneously managing background tasks like calendar updates.
Humane also claims that third-party developers will have the opportunity to integrate their agents, data, and services with CosmOS.
Despite these ambitious claims, the video comes across more as a strategic pitch—potentially aimed at enticing a larger company to acquire Humane and leverage its software within their ecosystem.
Stories You May Like