This astronaut robot is your new best friend

I'm intrigued by Toyota's Kirobo Mini, a companion robot that recognizes your facial expressions and engages you in casual conversation. As someone who's pro-tech, it's refreshing to see the Japanese car manufacturer step outside of its box to explore other avenues. I like adorable products and this bot is definitely that, but I'm not totally sold and I want to tell you why. The Kirobo Mini looks a lot like MegaMan, the iconic character from the popular video game franchise. It's an appealing design, especially to a regular gamer like me, but it's not the most advanced piece of tech I've ever seen.