Rabbit R1 Finally Gets the AI Feature That’s Been Highly Anticipated: LAM Playground Launches

Santa Monica-based startup Rabbit has just rolled out the long-awaited "LAM Playground" feature for its $199 Rabbit R1, an AI-powered companion. The LAM (Large Action Model) Playground allows users to teach and store custom web-based procedures for AI agents, transforming how the R1 interacts with the internet.

Rabbit, which launched its R1 AI device in January at CES, garnered global attention for its potential to answer questions, process visual information, and learn from user behavior online. However, when the R1 initially hit the market, it lacked some key features, including the highly anticipated LAM functionality. Now, Rabbit has delivered on its promise with LAM Playground, allowing users to train their R1 to perform online tasks such as adding items to an Amazon cart or booking an Airbnb.

A Year of Updates and Big Changes

Since its launch, Rabbit has consistently addressed early shortcomings, rolling out multiple software updates to improve the R1’s performance. The most significant update yet is LAM Playground, designed as a cross-platform system where users can experiment, test, and refine web interactions using AI. Unlike the initial LAM that was limited to specific apps like Uber and Spotify, LAM Playground opens up the entire web for exploration. Now, users can train their R1 to browse and interact with websites like Google, Walmart, YouTube, and many others.

Testing the New LAM Playground Feature

During a demo with Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu, the LAM Playground was put to the test. A simple command was entered: "Find a six-pack of Diet Coke and add it to my Amazon shopping cart." The AI agent navigated Google, clicked an Amazon link, and completed the task in 45 seconds. While it wasn’t lightning-fast, the ability to automate such tasks while doing something else, like making tea, was undeniably appealing.

Another command, “Find me the best iPhone 16 deal at Walmart,” was similarly successful, though a CAPTCHA test stumped the AI agent. Lyu explained that this was due to the demo running on a separate IP cluster, but it raises questions about how CAPTCHAs will affect the AI’s ability to browse the web in real-time.

What’s Next for the Rabbit R1?

Beyond its web browsing capabilities, Lyu hinted at the future potential of R1. The vision includes expanding its functionalities to the desktop level, possibly allowing it to operate tasks on systems like Linux or even edit images in Adobe Photoshop. While this feature may still be a ways off, the introduction of LAM Playground gives R1 users an exciting glimpse of what’s possible with AI agents.

For now, Rabbit is focused on refining LAM Playground, which has become the centerpiece of the company’s AI strategy. With its secure cloud platform, Rabbithole, and ongoing updates, the Rabbit R1 is evolving into a powerful AI assistant designed to simplify online interactions.