Honor’s Robot Phone Features Moving Camera and AI Moves
Honor is set to push the boundaries of mobile photography with its upcoming “Robot phone,” a device featuring a sophisticated motorized camera arm. Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the manufacturer confirmed plans to bring the hardware to market in the second half of this year.
The device distinguishes itself through a four-degree-of-freedom gimbal system integrated directly into the chassis. To achieve this compact design, Honor leveraged engineering techniques from its foldable smartphone line, utilizing materials with 2800 MPa tensile strength—the same found in the hinge of the Honor Magic V6.
Advanced Imaging and Interaction
Beyond the mechanical achievement, the phone features a 200-megapixel sensor. The system is designed to provide more than just stability; it acts as an interactive assistant with distinct capabilities:
- Cinematic Control: The “Spinshot” feature allows the camera to rotate 90 or 180 degrees for unique angles.
- AI Tracking: The motorized arm uses object tracking to keep subjects in frame during video calls.
- Interaction: The device responds to voice and text commands, using “head shakes” and nods to communicate, and can even dance to music.
Honor developed a proprietary micro motor to manage these movements, ensuring the 200MP camera produces smooth, stabilized footage. The company claims the “Super Steady” mode provides cinematic quality, positioning the device as a high-end tool for content creators.
The announcement of the robot phone coincided with a broader hardware refresh from Honor, which also unveiled the Magic V6 foldable—boasting a 6,600 mAh battery—alongside the MagicPad 4 tablet and the MagicBook 14 laptop.