The world’s first “Wall-E” robot phone has been unveiled, featuring a moving camera that can track users, stabilize video, and react with lifelike motion. The device was introduced by Chinese smartphone maker Honor.
The device took center stage as new products were unveiled ahead of the opening of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.The company says the phone blends artificial intelligence with mechanical design to change how people shoot video and interact with their devices.
The robot phone features a hidden camera mounted on a motorized three-axis gimbal. When activated, the camera rises from the phone’s body and moves freely to follow subjects and smooth motion.
Honor says this design removes the need for separate stabilizers, allowing creators to shoot steady, professional-looking video using a single device. The system supports intelligent 90 and 180-degree rotation to create fluid transitions, even when used with one hand.
Camera design and motion technology
Honor explains that the gimbal works with AI object tracking to follow movement in real time. A Super Steady Video mode improves stability during fast action. The company adds that the phone supports all-angle video calls, with the camera adjusting its position as users move around a room.
The camera uses a 200-megapixel sensor. Honor has not shared details about the lens setup. Beyond imaging, the company says the camera is designed to feel expressive.
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It can respond with nods and head movements, react to hand gestures, and move in rhythm with music. Honor describes this behavior as a more human style of interaction, inspired by animated robots such as Wall-E.
Engineers faced challenges in balancing weight, strength, and internal space. Honor says it relied on materials and durability techniques developed for its foldable phones and built a compact micro motor to power the gimbal without sacrificing reliability.
Engineering challenges behind the ‘Wall-E’ robot phone
At the event, Honor used a humanoid robot to help present the device, highlighting its broader focus on AI-driven hardware.
The company also introduced its first humanoid robot, which it says is intended for shopping assistance, companionship, and workplace inspections. Honor notes that the robot is designed to recognize owners and provide basic personalized support.
The robot phone was first shown as a concept, but Honor now says it plans to launch the device later this year, with availability likely starting in China. Pricing and a release date have not been announced.
Even so, Honor believes the “Wall-E” robot phone could mark a new step in smartphone design by merging advanced cameras, AI, and mechanical motion into one product.
