Official announcements from Doubao indicate that the company will unveil its new smart hardware, Ola Friend, on October 10th at 11 AM. According to the teaser copy, Ola Friend is expected to be a hardware product equipped with an AI system, potentially a smart headset or glasses, though the exact product remains uncertain.
Reports suggest that Ola Friend will incorporate Doubao's large model and integrate with the Doubao App, a conversational AI application launched by ByteDance in August 2023. The launch of Doubao Ola Friend is anticipated to introduce new AI usage methods and explore new frontiers in human-computer interaction.
Doubao's official Weibo and Xiaohongshu accounts have both posted teaser posters with the caption, "Smart hardware from ByteDance Doubao?" sparking widespread attention and speculation. More information about Ola Friend will be disclosed by Doubao on October 10th at 11 AM.