At Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Fans event held in Shenzhen on May 24, Honor introduced the Robot Phone, marking a significant innovation in smartphone technology. This device is recognized as the world's first smartphone equipped with a motorized arm that functions as an integrated gimbal, enhancing photography capabilities. Additionally, the Robot Phone features on-device embodied AI, enabling users to engage in autonomous photography and control smart home devices seamlessly. Honor's unveiling of this groundbreaking technology aims to redefine user interaction with smartphones, combining advanced photography and smart home integration in a single device.
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Original from PanDaily.com: Honor Robot Phone: A Smartphone That Literally Reaches Out and Takes Photos for You
Honor Robot Phone: A Smartphone That Literally Reaches Out and Takes Photos for You
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