Arimaz Creeps Out Computer Users with Tiny Robot Penguin Autonomous, Interactive Robot Talks to Facebook

I have always wished that I could have a small, multi-colored,
visor-wearing autonomous robot penguin that would meander around my desk
making noises and lighting up. Am I alone here? OK, this one almost
defies description and it definitely defies usefulness. Let's put this
one in the WTF file. Introducing the mydeskfriend project from Arimaz.

I am not sure what kind of company makes this type of product, but I do
know that one of them is named Arimaz. Their website states that they
develop and market communicating mobile robots. After researching this
particular gadget, I have come to the conclusion that Arimaz develops
and markets scary little interactive noisemakers for those that have
given up on developing any kind of relationship with other humans. The
mydeskfriend project (sounds weird on its own) has produced a product
that is sure to raise more than just my eyebrows.

The tiny robo-penguin is capable of roaming around on your desk while
you are working, making loud, obnoxious noises, and reacting to various
pre-programmed changes in its mood with color-changing eyes. The product
website shares that it has five different moods and reacts to
…voice, poking, cherishing, shaking, and more… I hesitate
to ask what the and more would be in this case.

If that wasn't enough to convince you to buy one, it also has been
programmed to interact with your FaceBook account. Heart be still.
Apparently, the co-dependent little bugger needs things like food and
medication, which you and your fellow anthropophobic friends can provide
via the social networking site's applications.

I have written way more than I ever thought I could about this gizmo.
The Arimaz website doesn't exactly win any awards for usability so you
might need to Google a bit for more info. The rumor is that it will be
available worldwide sometime in September for a cost of about
$100/61GBP. Charging dock is included. Sanity is not.