{
  "id": 658802,
  "title": "I spent two hours with the Honor Robot Phone, and this ridiculous, remarkable device made me feel like a kid again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/i-spent-two-hours-with-the-honor-robot-phone-and-this-ridiculous",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T11:32:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/honor-phones/i-spent-two-hours-with-the-honor-robot-phone-and-this-ridiculous-remarkable-device-made-me-feel-like-a-kid-again"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a world where smartphones have largely remained unchanged, the Honor Robot Phone emerges as a remarkable device, challenging the status quo. According to Honor, this innovative gadget is a \"revolutionary, category-creating device\" that redefines traditional mobile technology. While the phone boasts impressive features, it goes beyond mere marketing hype to deliver a unique experience.\n\nOne standout feature is the phone's fully motorized, three-axis mechanical gimbal, which is integrated into the device's chassis. This gimbal, along with a suite of professional-grade camera capabilities, is controlled by an AI agent named YOYO. The Robot Phone's gimbal is smaller and stronger than mainstream systems like the DJI Osmo Pocket, and its motor can move at an impressive 360 degrees per second.\n\nThe Robot Phone's camera is a 200MP sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, supporting 4K video and special recording formats like LogC3 and ARRI Cinema. The phone's video stabilization capabilities are impressive, but the real value lies in its post-production features, which preserve more usable image information for editing.\n\nAdding to the Robot Phone's appeal is its YOYO agent, an agentic assistant that can physically express itself through nodding, shaking its head, dancing, and performing other motorized actions. This AI-powered assistant complements the phone's on-screen facial expressions, creating a truly engaging user experience.",
  "summary": "TechRadar got hands-on with the Honor Robot Phone in China — here are our first impressions of this weird and wonderful device.",
  "key_points": [
    "Honor Robot Phone features motorized gimbal and AI agent YOYO",
    "200MP camera supports 4K video and special formats",
    "YOYO agent physically expresses itself through motorized actions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Honor Robot Phone's blend of innovative design, advanced camera capabilities, and interactive AI agent redefines traditional mobile technology, offering users a refreshingly unique experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}