Honor says its ‘Robot phone’ with moving camera can dance to music

Honor has unveiled more details about its upcoming "Robot phone," featuring a unique movable camera arm mounted on a three-axis gimbal with stabilization technology. The device, expected to launch in the second half of 2026, boasts a 200-megapixel camera capable of smooth rotation for cinematic shots via its Spinshot feature, which allows 90 or 180-degree spins. The robotic camera also supports AI-powered object tracking for fluid video calls, similar to Apple's Center Stage but enhanced. Honor developed a custom micro motor to control the camera's movements and incorporated durable materials and foldable phone techniques to ensure sturdiness and fit the four-degree-of-freedom gimbal system within the phone body. Beyond its hardware innovations, the Robot phone exhibits interactive "personality" traits, able to respond to users with head shakes and even dance to music beats. Users can communicate with the phone’s assistant through text and voice commands. Demonstrations included the robot nodding or shaking to suggest apparel choices, highlighting its