Sony keen to explore world of robotics

Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai has said he believes technology will move beyond smartphones in the future and that the tech giant is open to working in robotics.

Mr Hirai had taken to the stage at the IFA electronics show in Berlin to discuss the Japanese firm’s newest products, including their new Xperia XZ phone, as well as new noise-cancelling headphones, a gold-plated Walkman, and a glass sound speaker.

Mr Hirai said Sony was keen to explore new areas of technology as part of their “last one inch” mantra that refers to getting products close to consumers, and that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics were a part of that.