Qrobot: A cute robot to take your online life to new level

Will robots become human being's most reliable companion in future? So far, you couldn't have answered this question in affirmative with confidence. But, a new innovation could make you think so. Developed by Chinese social media giant Tencent, a new robot named as Qrobot could prove your best companion in an age where we socialize more through virtual communication than in person. If you don't believe still then just look again at the above picture of this cute looking artificial character which has been equipped with some advanced communication technologies that are reason enough you will like to have a piece of it in your house.

Qrobot

It is small, it is sleek and it is cute. It has expressive eyes that can change as if to show same kind of cartoonish emotion while displaying different data on weather or updates on stock markets. But, the most interesting thing is that you can make it understand your commands and questions by just touching over its head and it will reply you back in variety of tones. It will nod its head as well as flap its wing according to the kind of information it is giving back to you. Not only this, you can play some music through it while its chest will change colors from red to white to blue.

In the good old days, animals were the only other than human companion for people. But things are different now. Latest technological developments have enabled us to realize the conception of 'artificial people' or robots that has been a part of myths for ages. The science of robotics has flowered rapidly. Robots are increasingly finding application in our every day lives and it isn't surprising that the robot market is one of the most rapidly growing sector world wide. Specially, when the Asia-Pacific reason is considered to be the fastest growing region for this, Qrobot's arrival could intensify the entire scenario.

Powered by a USB, Qrobot manifests the robotic intelligence technology along with the instant messaging technology. Both have been integrated along with the advanced technology platform of the of the developers, Tencent QQ, to design this new age home robot that makes body movements and talks verbally to take your online life to a new level. Tencent QQ is the most popular free instant messaging program in China with about 812.3 million users all across the country. As such, it has become a phenomenon in Chinese households and a significant part of current popular culture in China.The cute looks of the Qrobot promise to take this phenomenon to a yet again new level.

However, the price of this gadget may actually dissuade many of the willing customers. It has been priced at $185 each and the company itself believe the high cost may hinder the sales. The other limitation is that it can be used only with Windows enabled PCs. But then, every good thing comes at a price. And, next time when you log in, you wouldn't be alone. Of course, if you have bought a piece of it.

Via: Pennolson