HOW DESIGN DROVE $10M IN PRE-ORDERS FOR RABBIT R1 AI HARDWARE

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Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu's unique approach to building the Rabbit R1 included buying Tamagotchis for each team member, drawing inspiration from walkie-talkies, and considering phones in the user experience. The risk associated with integrating AI into the experience could be mitigated if the device looked and felt familiar. Lyu believes pursuing the hardware path will result in a more defensible business, especially if it is coupled with an attractive price point.