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A closer look at Honor's Robot Phone
While Honor has already made plenty of product announcements, with tablets, foldables and more, its most interesting device at MWC 2026 is the Robot Phone — and maybe the humanoid robot that came alongside it. After briefly showing off a…
China's Honor shows off smartphone with robotic camera arm and teases a humanoid robot
The Robot Phone has a robotic camera that can track subjects as they move around. Honor also launched the Magic V6, its latest foldable smartphone. The releases come against the ongoing shortage of memory chips and the unprecedented surge in their…
Could robot phones be the next leap in physical AI?
Smartphones have been the greatest drivers of creative democratization over the past 15 years, giving people a powerful voice and platform. Recent advancements in the “brains” behind these devices are almost limitless, from their…
Honor says its 'Robot phone' with moving camera can dance to music
Honor first teased its “Robot phone” with a movable camera arm earlier this year. Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the Chinese company provided more details about the device, including how the robot can respond…
China's Honor debuts robot phone and humanoid companion in push into AI hardware
Chinese smartphone maker Honor has unveiled a “robot phone” and its first humanoid assistant ahead of MWC Barcelona, alongside its latest foldable handset, in an aggressive bet on artificial intelligence-powered hardware to stand out…
Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year
Its 200-megapixel main camera is supposedly built into the smallest 4DoF gimbal around. Its 200-megapixel main camera is supposedly built into the smallest 4DoF gimbal around. LIVE MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and announcements from Barcelona…
Former Delivery Drivers Are Getting Weird New Jobs as Delivery Robots Take Over
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Gig delivery workers, already earning poverty wages, are now being undercut by robots that don't need tips. These days, one of the fastest growing new gigs in California is…
Robots, jets and yachts: Hong Kong aims for new fairs to woo big spenders
Hong Kong aims to host fairs on robotics, yachts and small jets – events never before held in the city – to cement its status as an international exhibition hub and attract big spenders, the commerce minister has said. Secretary for…
These robot vacuum and mop combos actually get my floors clean with minimal effort
A robot vacuum and mop combo, is the perfect one-two punch for hands-free cleaning. Keeping dirty messes from getting caked on with daily mopping can make a huge difference in the look and feel of your floors while simultaneous vacuuming rids…
Everything announced at MWC 2026: Honor's Robot Phone, the new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi, and more
MWC 2026 officially gets underway on March 2 and will continue through March 5, but the announcements are already coming ahead of its start. We can always count on the annual tech event to bring tons of new phones, laptops and tablets, and we're…
China releases national standard system for humanoid robotics and embodied AI
China took a significant step toward regulating its rapidly growing humanoid robotics industry on Saturday, with the release of the country's first national standard system covering the entire industrial chain and lifecycle of humanoid robots and…
Honor, Hoping to Stand Out, Debuts a Robot-Like Phone and More at MWC
BARCELONA—Honor kicked off Mobile World Congress (MWC) with an entire range of products, including a folding phone, a tablet, a laptop, earbuds, a 'robot phone,' and an actual robot. What the what? Here's what's got me excited. Honor calls…
Honor To Showcase Its First Humanoid Robot At MWC 2026
Honor just teased its first AI-powered humanoid robot at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, marking the company's entry into a new product category that extends beyond smartphones and mobile ecosystems. The announcement was made first through…
Honor's Robot Phone is launching for real and its gimbal camera looks impressive
Read our complete coverage of Mobile World Congress Updated less than 59 minutes ago The future of smartphones just took a dramatic leap as Honor officially confirmed that its long-teased Robot Phone – a device that blends mobile hardware…
Honor Unveils Robot Phone, A New direction For AI-powered Smartphones
Ahead of the official opening of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Honor presented its long-term vision for artificial intelligence through a new device category: the Robot Phone. Positioned as more than a conventional smartphone, the product reflects the…
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