"First Batch of US Buyers to Receive Rabbit R1 Shipments Next Week"
The Rabbit R1, a highly anticipated AI device, will begin shipping to the first batch of US buyers on March 31, with estimated delivery around April 24. The company is also hosting a pickup party in New York City on April 23 for all buyers, not just from the first batch. The device, priced at $199, features a physical scroll wheel, rotating camera, and an animated bunny mascot, and has generated significant interest and questions about the role of dedicated AI hardware in the smartphone era.