X

RoBoHoN is the cutest robot smartphone you'll ever see (pictures)

All smartphones can talk the talk, but few can walk the walk.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
Tim Stevens
RoBoHoN
1 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

This is RoBoHoN from Sharp, an adorable little robot that also happens to be a smartphone.

RoBoHoN
2 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

He walks, talks and, yes, runs Android.

RoBoHoN
3 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

He has a camera between his eyes, and a pico projector in his forehead.

RoBoHoN
4 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

Thanks to two large speakers where ears should be, he can even pump out a pretty good tune.

RoBoHoN
5 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN
6 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN
7 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

Sharp envisions people wearing RoBoHoN around their neck, but that seems a little uncomfortable.

RoBoHoN
8 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

A small capacitive touch LCD is on his back.

RoBoHoN
9 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

And yes, you can make calls with him.

RoBoHoN
10 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN
11 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN
12 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN
13 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

Selfies were never more fun!

RoBoHoN
14 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

Here he is, demonstrating his Pico projector.

RoBoHoN
15 of 20 Mat Smith/Engadget

RoBoHoN
16 of 20 Mat Smith/Engadget

RoBoHoN
17 of 20 Mat Smith/Engadget

RoBoHoN
18 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

Sharp will release a line of accessories, if you're keen to dress up your robot.

RoBoHoN
19 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

He even has an adorable little case that he can slot into.

RoBoHoN
20 of 20 Tim Stevens/CNET

RoBoHoN hits the Japanese market in early 2016. No word on whether he'll be available elsewhere -- but don't hold your breath.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos