Rabbit has launched OS3, a standalone AI agent that functions without requiring its original R1 hardware. The startup describes this new agentic operating system as running in the cloud while operating locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. Users can link up to five devices to a single account and select specific AI models for execution. The system automatically identifies the necessary tools, files, and applications to complete a requested task. Access is available through a dedicated desktop site, paired messaging apps such as Telegram or iMessage, or directly on the R1 device itself. This move separates the software from the proprietary hardware that previously defined the company’s market offering.
The significance lies in the shift from a locked-in gadget to a platform usable on standard computers. By removing the dependency on the R1, Rabbit addresses the criticism that its initial product was too niche for daily use. This approach allows the company to test its software logic on familiar hardware while expanding its potential user base beyond early adopters of the physical robot. It signals a pivot toward software services rather than hardware sales.
* Supports up to five connected devices per account
* Operates locally on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems
* Accessible via desktop browser or messaging apps
