Asus has announced it will launch its Zenbo home robot in Taiwan on 1 January. The tech firm has collaborated with Taiwan’s National Police Agency to allow video calls to the emergency services through the robot. Child companionship is one of the selling points of Zenbo. According to a press release, “Zenbo” can be used for child care and babysitting as well as security purposes. Zenbo can also act as security, roaming around a property for surveillance purposes. The robot will be available at a cost of TWD 19,900 ($618).
Asus has announced it will launch its Zenbo home robot in Taiwan on 1 January. The tech firm has collaborated with Taiwan’s National Police Agency to allow video calls to the emergency services through the robot. Child companionship is one of the selling points of Zenbo. Kids can automate the robot using a simple programming suite based on the Blockly platform, and younger children can access a suite of simple games and stories. Zenbo can also act as security, roaming around a property for surveillance purposes. The robot will be available at a cost of TWD 19,900 ($618).