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Robot phones invade Japan
Tim Green Feb 29 2008, 11:18am
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Softbank is about to launch a robot phone, with detachable arms and legs. Really.
The 815T PB handset has been developed by Toshiba to promote a TV drama called Ketai Sousakan 7. Owners can attach flexible robot limbs to it. And it also talks back to the user. Probably says things like ‘Ow, that hurts.
Please don’t remove my legs again.”
But it’s not a gimmick – it comes embedded with microSD slot, 2.4-inch QVGA screen, FeliCa chip and 3.2-megapixel camera.
Comments
“Awesome!”
Posted by: Optimus Prime - Feb 29, 1:31pm
This is possibly the best news I've ever read on this site. Imagine it! A robot phone! In the pub next to your McCoys and your girlfriend's ****ty 2001 Nokia.
The future has arrived. And it's robot shaped.
“Re: Awesome!”
Posted: Feb 29, 3:07pm
i want one. But does it have a touch screen and HSDPA?
“Re: Awesome!”
Posted: Feb 29, 3:24pm
@2
It has arms and legs. And it talks. What more do you need?
“Re: Awesome!”
Posted by: tomroberts - Feb 29, 4:02pm
That is cool, see that's all that's needed to pump some life into the industry - arms and legs on yourr mobile. We've been going in the wrong direction!
“Re: Awesome!”
Posted: Feb 29, 5:52pm
phones that are actually travel companions. forget mobile video - this is where you need to be heading.
“COOL”
Posted by: Roderix - Mar 3, 5:23pm
My kids will love them!
“SWEET!”
Posted by: Pat - Apr 24, 7:16pm
I'd love one too, but the US carrier will be disabling the left leg option and the right arm will be replaced with just a nub.