Humane, founded by ex-Apple executives, has officially announced its AI-Pin, which is said to be capable of performing AI-powered functions like optical recognition. In this era where companies are either developing their own AI or integrating AI into their products and services,
Co-founder Imran Chaudhri started publicly talking about the product during his TED Talk earlier this year in May. The first look at Humane’s AI pin appeared at the Paris Fashion Show (Humane X Coperni), worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell. At first glance, it seems quite minimalistic, but it also appears to be taken directly from a sci-fi movie.
What is humane?
It is a stealthy software and hardware company founded in 2017 by former Apple employees Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri. With a focus on AI-based technology advancements, the company aims to offer AI-based hardware products to benefit humanity. The company has already raised $30 million in Series A funding, $100 million in Series B funding, and an additional $100 million in May from Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Group, BOND, Forerunner Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures.
Interestingly, OpenAI’s co-founder, Sam Altman, is also a key collaborator in this company. The company’s first products for consumers will be announced very soon, and it remains to be seen what they can do and how users will use them. The product itself bears a resemblance to Narrative Clip 2 and Google Clips.
What is Humane’s AI Pin?
This wearable AI assistant comes with a mini projector, camera, and AI technology. This year, it is said to be unveiled to the public through factors that have never been seen before. Humane states it is a screenless, standalone device with a smartphone screen, camera, and speaker.
