The device is described as a slim, sleek touchscreen unit, drawing comparisons to the Rabbit R1. Although The Wall Street Journal reported the development, Elon Musk dismissed the claims, labeling the report as utterly false. If the project proceeds, it would likely leverage xAI technology and a proprietary operating system, allowing Musk to bypass established platforms like Android. Such a move would position SpaceX to compete directly with OpenAI, which is currently collaborating with former Apple design chief Jony Ive on its own AI hardware.
SpaceX possesses the manufacturing infrastructure and access to compute chips necessary to scale such an operation, yet the consumer appetite for dedicated AI devices remains unproven. Previous market entrants like Humane and Rabbit have struggled to gain traction, leaving the space crowded with failed attempts. Whether this prototype represents a serious push into mobile hardware or a speculative R&D project, it aligns with Musk’s broader strategy to expand into wireless services alongside his Starlink initiatives.
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