Enon (robot)

Enon is a personal assistant robot first offered for sale in September 2005. Enon was developed by two companies: Fujitsu Frontech Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. The six-million yen (US$60,000) rolling robot is self-guiding, with limited speech recognition and synthesis. Enon can amongst others be used to provide guidance, transport objects, escort guests and perform security patrolling, according to the organization. Enon, an English acronym for "Exciting Nova On Network," can pick up and carry roughly 500 grams (1 lb) in its arms and comes without software.