This Japanese home assistant wants you to be her 'master'

Falling in love with an intelligent computer operating system may become a thing of the present with the new Gatebox virtual home robot. The Gatebox robot is a glass tube in which a character is projected. It contains a microphone and camera for interaction. In addition to this companionship component, the Gatebox robot can also be connected to the user's home network to automate household appliances. The robot also has warmth, moisture, and light sensors.