October 6, 2015 - 12:55 AMT
Sharp announces robot smartphone RoboHon

Sharp announced a robot phone called RoboHon, designed by renowned creator Tomotaka Takahashi, the Verge reports.

RoboHon is an eight-inch-high robot with a 2-inch screen on the back and a camera and projector built into its face. It walks, talks, dances, and connects to LTE. RoboHon is capable of identifying people by their face or voice, and will act accordingly, telling them they have a new message or to smile for the camera. It is basically the embodiment of the idea that your phone is your best friend.

Sharp says it'll release RoboHon in the first half of next year. No pricing has been announced, the Verge says.