The Rabbit R1 now lets you remake its whole interface

The Rabbit R1 can now use AI to redesign the device’s entire interface based on a prompt. Some examples shared by Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu show a Legend of Zelda-inspired interface, another made in the style of Windows XP, and one using a “dark green scanline background.” Though this seems like a fun way to customize the R1, Rabbit says responses on the AI-generated interfaces are “slower than the default UI on R1 and can take over 30 seconds to appear.” It suggests disabling this feature if you want the fastest responses possible. ''Generate UI in the style of The Legend of Zelda'' pic.twitter.com/uDGhgg5pbg— Jesse Lyu (@jessechenglyu) November 14, 2024 You can turn on generative UI by logging into your rabbithole account, selecting settings, and then clicking “profile.” Once you hit “enable generative UI,” you can enter a prompt, such as: “You are a talented front-end UI designer and your favorite season is autumn. You will g

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The Rabbit R1 now lets you remake its whole interface
A photo of the Rabbit R1.
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The Rabbit R1 has introduced an innovative feature allowing users to completely transform its interface through AI-generated designs based on text prompts. This capability was demonstrated by Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu, who shared several creative examples including a Legend of Zelda-inspired theme, a nostalgic Windows XP-style interface, and a design featuring a dark green scanline background aesthetic.

While this customization feature offers exciting creative possibilities, Rabbit has been transparent about its performance implications. The company acknowledges that AI-generated interfaces can significantly impact response times, with interactions potentially taking over 30 seconds longer than the default interface. As a result, they recommend disabling this feature for users who prioritize device responsiveness.

The process of enabling these customized interfaces is straightforward: users can access the feature through their rabbithole account settings under the "profile" section. After enabling "generative UI," users can input detailed prompts to guide the AI's design process. For example, users can specify design preferences and themes through prompts like requesting a UI design inspired by autumn aesthetics.

This interface customization feature is part of Rabbit's broader effort to enhance the $199 device's functionality since its initially challenging launch in May. The company has implemented several significant updates, including the introduction of the Large Action Model (LAM) Playground, which aims to enable the device to interact with popular websites such as Amazon and Google more effectively.

Recent reviews of the updated R1 have yielded mixed responses from technology publications. While CNET has noted substantial improvements in the overall user experience, they maintain that smartphones remain superior for most use cases. Android Authority's assessment was less favorable, expressing continued reservations even after the latest updates. These varied responses highlight the ongoing evolution of the R1 as Rabbit continues to refine and expand its capabilities through software updates.

This development represents an interesting intersection of AI capabilities and user interface design, though the performance trade-offs suggest that the technology is still in its early stages of practical implementation.