From glasses to guitars, AI hardware is no longer obsessed with “new species” - 36Kr

AI hardware is shifting from inventing brand-new gadgets to upgrading familiar categories like glasses, headphones, cameras, and instruments.

Products such as AI glasses, AI earbuds, and the Tianpu Le AI guitar show that mature use cases are easier to validate in the market.

The AI guitar stands out by combining a screen, speaker, interaction system, and music models into a standalone experience without relying on a phone app.

The focus is moving from novelty to long-term product value, with continuous updates and hardware iteration becoming key to adoption.