Robot phones invade Japan

Softbank is about to launch a robot phone, with detachable arms and legs. Really.

The 815T PB handset has been developed by Toshiba to promote a TV drama called Ketai Sousakan 7. Owners can attach flexible robot limbs to it. And it also talks back to the user. Probably says things like ‘Ow, that hurts.

Please don’t remove my legs again.”

But it’s not a gimmick – it comes embedded with microSD slot, 2.4-inch QVGA screen, FeliCa chip and 3.2-megapixel camera.