Panda is a compact, home-based personal AI computer that runs all model processing locally on a small tower placed next to your router. It offers chat, coding help, deep research across documents, image and video generation, and 3D model creation, plus preinstalled business apps (CRM, project management, accounting, team chat). The stated argument is that AI should behave like a modern calculator - owned and controlled by the user - avoiding centralized data centers, recurring subscriptions, third-party data access, and the environmental and surveillance costs of cloud AI.
The device houses the full “brain” and 3 TB of storage so chats and files never leave your home, serves up to 25 devices concurrently, and connects to phones and computers via a companion app. Setup is plug-and-play next to Wi‑Fi; Local mode restricts access to the home network while Live mode allows remote access. Pricing is $2,997 with a $100 refundable preorder deposit; the first production run is limited to 1,000 units and shipping starts December 2027. No subscription is required, and the company charges the balance before shipping.
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