Meet Pal and Chum - the latest humanoid robots to be unveiled in Japan.
The two robots are 1.3m tall, weigh about 70kg and can say around 100 words They get about on two wheels and can travel up to 6km/h.
Pal and Chum are fastest robots ever, say makers, Hitachi, who gave demonstrations of the clever computers in front of journalists on Tuesday.
The Emiews - or excellent mobility and interactive existence as workmate - will be on sale in a few years.
They're designed to be a man's best friend, working as office receptionist, delivery person and giving directions in buildings, say Hitachi.
The robots are designed to exist alongside humans, and are equipped with special sensors to stop them bumping into things.
Hi-tech radars alert them to obstacles so they can avoid collisions which could make them fall over.
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