Sharp puts RoBoHoN phones on sale

Sharp puts RoBoHoN phones on sale

RoBoHoN humanoid robot phones are displayed at a mass retailer in Osaka on May 26, 2016. The phones, launched by Sharp Corp., are equipped with artificial intelligence features so they can converse with users, in addition to providing basic functions such as a camera. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sharp to launch robot-shaped mobile phone in May

Sharp to launch robot-shaped mobile phone in May

Sharp Corp.'s RoBoHoN humanoid robot-shaped mobile phones are displayed in Tokyo on April 14, 2016. The Japanese electronics maker announced the same day that it will launch the phone with artificial intelligence-powered conversation skills at a price of 213,840 yen ($1,955) on May 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sharp's RoBoHoN mobile phone unveiled

Sharp's RoBoHoN mobile phone unveiled

Sharp Corp.'s humanoid robot-type mobile phone RoBoHoN is unveiled at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 6, 2015. Sharp announced the same day that it plans to launch the phone in the first half of 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

FEATURE: Roboticist looks to bring companionship to new heights

FEATURE: Roboticist looks to bring companionship to new heights

Robot developer Tomotaka Takahashi smiles with his "partner" RoBoHoN after an interview in his office at the University of Tokyo on April 14, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sharp to launch robot-shaped mobile phone in May

Sharp to launch robot-shaped mobile phone in May

Sharp Corp.'s RoBoHoN humanoid robot-shaped mobile phones are displayed in Tokyo on April 14, 2016. The Japanese electronics maker announced the same day that it will launch the phone with artificial intelligence-powered conversation skills at a price of 213,840 yen ($1,955) on May 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sharp exploring corporate, foreign visitor markets for "robot phone"

Sharp exploring corporate, foreign visitor markets for "robot phone"

File photo taken in April 2016 shows Sharp Corp.'s "RoBoHoN" humanoid robot phone equipped with artificial intelligence features. The Japanese electronics maker is stepping up efforts to explore the corporate and foreign visitor markets for the product, following the release of an app to make it possible for the device to serve as a company receptionist. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo