After facing heavy criticism from the tech community and receiving poor reviews, most people assumed the $199 AI chatbox Rabbit R1 was finished. But after over a year of silence, it looks like the device isn’t dead just yet. The company has released a new video outlining what’s coming next with the launch of Rabbit OS 2.0.
In the video, Rabbit CEO Jessy Leu discussed what the team has been working on over the past year and revealed the upcoming upgrades for the R1. The standout addition is the new memory feature something we’ve already seen in tools like ChatGPT. This lets users store personal details so the R1 can offer more tailored responses. Leu even showcased a few demos where the R1 provided recommendations based on the user’s interests.
In addition to that, you’ll be able to personalize the R1 by changing its voice and appearance. The update also introduces the LAM Playground, where a team of AI agents can learn from your interactions and carry out tasks on your behalf. Impressively, these agents can even control Android devices at the system level.
Jessy also introduced the Rabbit OS Intern a powerful new tool capable of handling complex tasks like building websites, creating games, converting files, or generating research reports from simple prompts. All of these features will roll out with Rabbit OS 2.0, which is set to arrive on the Rabbit R1 soon. The updated OS brings a more vibrant interface and finally takes full advantage of the R1’s touchscreen, eliminating the need to rely on the much-criticized scroll wheel.
In a post on X, Jessy Leu offered a closer look at the updated UI. When asked if the new interface would make the scroll wheel obsolete, he clarified, “scroll wheel is fully compatible with OS2. It was a popular request from lots of users for the full touch screen, so OS2 offers both.” It’s clear that some major changes are on the way for the Rabbit R1.
Honestly, it’s great news for early adopters who took a chance on the device. Unlike the Humane AI Pin, Rabbit didn’t shut down or disappear—it’s pushing forward with real updates. That said, it still brings us back to the same question from a year ago: Do you really need a device like the Rabbit R1, or is it just catering to a niche group of users? Let us know in the comments below.
