Only in Japan: a robot with a smartphone inside

The robophone (robot phone) is the sweetest smartphone you can imagine: this is a small robot that fits in your pocket. He knows how to call, dance, display photos, show maps of the area and many other things. This is a robot with a smartphone inside. Some people will not appreciate the phone with a 2-inch screen, but nevertheless it is a truly original invention. On the other hand, is this exactly innovation? Is it really necessary? And is it true that the robophone fits in your pocket? About this we will know for sure when it will be available in Japan next year. Nevertheless, we still try to answer at least one of these questions now.

Robophone, a new development of Sharp , definitely would not have won the competition for additional features of mobile devices. It is equipped with special software for smartphones based on the Android OS, as well as the long-familiar touch screen, camera and 4G LTE support. It is curious that each of its elements seems absolutely unique.

The screen of the robophone is very small: there is only enough space on it for four icons. According to a Sharp representative, this is due to the fact that the robofon primarily focuses on the voice commands of the owner, while the screen is just a secondary way of using this invention (you will need it to confirm your actions, receive calls and work in noisy places ). Icons and fonts on the robophone are really big, which makes it an excellent acquisition for older people, whose number in Japan is increasing.

So, the robophone really looks like a toy. I do not want to part with it. The soles of the little shoes and the ears of the robot are covered in imitation leather. As for conventional smartphones, a whole host of accessories with Swarovski crystals have already been created for the robot. Seriously! And with the help of the emblem on his chest, the robot can be fixed in his pocket so that its upper part remains outside - this is both funny and cute at the same time.

The robot can walk, and if you ask politely, it can even perform a dance! In general, the skill to communicate politely in Japanese you really need, because at the moment this is the only way to talk with the robot. In general, the robophone quite well perceives the words of a person by ear. Voice commands allow you to use almost any of its capabilities: you can ask the robot to take a photo, call someone, take a note, reply to a text message, and even display a photo or video. The last of the functions is available through a mini-projector built into the head of the robot.

Sharp has not yet named the price, but it is unlikely to be low. Again, there is nothing like their development in the world.