If you’ve seen the Dune movie or read the book, you’ll see or read about suspensor lights that follow people around. Even though that’s still science fiction (and set 10,000 years in the future), current tech is definitely moving in that direction. Meet the White Rabbit 3-in-1 AI companion.
Penguins Innovate is rethinking how lighting and AI work together with its latest Kickstarter project, the White Rabbit 3-in-1 AI Companion. The device combines dynamic lighting, immersive audio, and proactive AI in a single, mobile ceiling-mounted robot.
A Light That Follows Your Lead
The White Rabbit moves along a patented airpath track, a carbon-fiber rail that lets the robot glide across the room. Using high-precision sensors and posture recognition, it follows your movements and keeps lighting, up to 16,000 lumens, focused where you need it. With 30 dual-temperature LEDs and 5 RGB LEDs, you can switch between task lighting and party modes using a hand gesture or the app.
Beyond Illumination: Immersive Sight and Sound
The “3-in-1” moniker refers to the device’s integration of vision and audio. Equipped with four 1080p cameras, the Rabbit provides a 360-degree panoramic view of your space. This isn’t just for security; it enables 2K HD live VR viewing, making it an ideal tool for remote meetings or for monitoring your home. Complementing the visuals are dual high-fidelity speakers. Since the robot moves with you, it breaks the limitations of stationary speakers, delivering a “follow-me” audio experience that keeps your music or podcasts perfectly positioned.
Privacy-First Intelligence
In an era of privacy concerns, Penguins Innovate says that the Rabbit does not use generative AI. Instead, it uses custom-embedded AI for real-time spatial perception and voice recognition, processed locally on the device. This ensures millisecond-level responsiveness without a constant cloud connection, keeping your data inside your four walls.
A conversation starter
Visually, the White Rabbit is a conversation starter. Its “skin” is an inflatable shell made of a elastic polymer, giving it a soft, organic aesthetic that looks more like a piece of modern art than hardware.
For those looking to declutter their workspaces and embrace a truly proactive smart home, the White Rabbit offers a glimpse into a future where technology doesn’t just wait for a command, it anticipates your every move.
Visit its Kickstarter page for more information.