If Justin Bieber can take the time to unveil a robot, it's got to be totally amazing and beautiful just like him, right? Well, sort of. The TOSY mRobo is a speaker dock that snaps up into a dancing robot when it begins to hear music. However, right now it seems mRobo, which is in a serious prototype phase at the moment, can only go through a set of automatic functions. Understandably, the mRobo seemed a bit nervous during his unveil with Bieber, but he had a bit of trouble showing his moves during the press conference. It was able to shoot up its head and then do a few splits, but other than that it wasn't much of a show. I also got a look at the robot (and Bieber) after the presser and the poor thing still has a bunch of wires hanging out of its back. According to TOSY, by the time it hits this summer for around $200, it will be able to do a series of dance moves. But hey, I got to meet Justin Bieber, and well, that makes the TOSY mRobo best robot ever. Video of it all below.

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Lol at that image.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:08 PM EST reply Recommend (56) Flag actions
A first glance I thought he was touching that robot.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:10 PM EST reply Recommend (26) Flag actions
Haha! So did I.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:11 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m surprised he wasn’t holding it with both hands.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:41 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Very relieved I’m not the only one that sees it.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 7:39 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
The Verge <3 ’s the Biebs and Engadget <3 ’s Gag Gag. Where are those of us with taste supposed to get our tech news from????
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:00 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Gizmodo?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:01 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Are they still banned from CES?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:06 PM EST reply Recommend (17) Flag actions
Not to mention all Apple press events.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:13 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I believe they are at CES. I think Radioshack is sponsoring them so take that however you want. They’ve made a couple CES posts.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:51 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I know the Apple story, of course. But why was Gizmodo banned from CES??
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 10:44 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I think it’s when they used the “remote-tv-shutdown-tool” to stop keynotes of several companies.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:17 AM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Seems like everyone over there is a trouble maker. Oh, and they just posted a story about diapers. Really? Diapers?
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 2:22 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
They used a piece of equipment being shown off at the event to shut down screens during presentations and keynotes, specifically hitting some small startups that had spent a pretty penny on floor space and a had a lot riding on their presentation.
I can honestly say I have not returned to Gizmodo even once since the incident was brought to light.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 3:03 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
I can’t even bring myself to go since the layout changed a few months ago. Yuck!
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 7:40 AM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I love how there’s a bunch of pictures of Justin Bieber (with and without the robot), but there’s only 3 pictures of the Robot up close… Oh, Joanna.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 4:00 AM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
Also great they unveiled the thing with a leopard print cover. Nice!
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 2:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I seriously can’t stop laughing.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:08 PM EST reply Recommend (7) Flag actions
Joanna’s love for Bieber is starting to scare me… lol
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:08 PM EST reply Recommend (42) Flag actions
hahaha I know lol
That video was hilarious.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:01 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It is kinda scary. That’s what makes it funny. I love that Vergecast episode where Joanna outed her love for Bieber.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:08 PM EST reply Recommend (6) Flag actions
hahahahahaha, i love joanna for that. jesus that was good.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 12:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
yeah, it’s just creepy..
(if you don’t think so, just reverse the genders in your head ;)
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 9:09 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Bieber has so much swag.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:08 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why is he molesting that robot?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:09 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
Is it just me, or does that seem like the most pointless robot since the Tekno dog?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:10 PM EST reply Recommend (7) Flag actions
Prepare for the onslaught of Bieber fans! Batten down the hatches!
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:11 PM EST reply Recommend (7) Flag actions
You’ve got an insider. Joanna doomed you.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:12 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 9:22 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
By “onslaught” you mean “Joanna holding a engadgment ring that she bought”.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:13 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (6) Flag actions
duuuuuuuuude
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:19 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
So.. Joanna pregnant yet? I hope so.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:12 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
I think her proximity to Bieber was enough to make it happen.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:44 PM EST reply Recommend (23) Flag actions
what has Joanna done to the poor Bieber..
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 9:48 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
So I take it Joanna is pregnant by now?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:13 PM EST reply Recommend (15) Flag actions
Justin Beiber is not getting any body pregnant because he obviously only likes giving hjs to robots.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:13 PM EST reply Recommend (26) Flag actions
So, the robot sings out of his lady parts just like his father?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Joanna, thank you for making another mundane gadget pretty entertaining. You guys are doing a pretty good job of wading through the bullshit products and bringing the 1.) entertaining and 2.) interesting stuff.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Joanna you are absolutely hilarious! Haha “you do love me right” hahaha can so picture you waiting outside his hotel so you can fulfill your CES promise of getting pregnant before leaving!!
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:17 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Hang on, he’s wearing a The Incredibles band on his wrist. Why?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:18 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Because The Incredibles is one of the funniest movies with adult humor made for kids.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:32 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Because he’s probably getting $10k just for wearing it
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:33 PM EST reply Recommend (13) Flag actions
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:18 PM EST reply Recommend (26) Flag actions
Wow
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:22 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
i thought it was a real link for a while
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That is outstanding.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:32 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Bah, forgot about expiration… http://twitpic.com/866aqs
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:35 PM EST reply Recommend (11) Flag actions
“it’s got to be totally amazing and beautiful just like him, right?” – Please keep your journalistic competence, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CASE
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:18 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
I wouldve loving to see Josh there. I could so picture him standing there with some stare and just saying “I just don’t get your music”
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:20 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend (22) Flag actions
LMAO :D
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:34 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
“Get out of my face” would be probably the first sentence that would come out of Josh’s mouth when he sees Beiber.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 12:16 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Thunderbirds are GO.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:21 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
da fuck did i just watch?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m not sure whether I find this cute or incredibly disturbing.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Do you love me?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:24 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
i don’t know what would be more creepy, Joanna asking that question to Bieber or to the robot..
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 9:30 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Smooth, Joanna. Reeeeal smooth.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:33 PM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
I would love to hear Paul’s opinion on this Bieber Bot.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:35 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
would he be jealous?
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 9:38 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
They should have had Paul there to!
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:42 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Quick, to Photoshop! Now!
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 7:44 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
The way he’s holding the microphone makes it look like the robot has a very large (proportionally) black penis
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:47 PM EST reply Recommend (4) Flag actions
This made my day!
Thanks Joanna!
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:48 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
It was really fun to watch, but I would be really scared if twenty-something good looking women like Joanna start to demonstrate interest for a female-looking auto-tuned teenager singer. I mean, you know you don’t have any chances with him, right?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Because it’s not legal, right? Otherwise I’d say I have a pretty good chance.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:24 PM EST reply Recommend (32) Flag actions
“So you’re telling me there’s a chance…..YEAH!”
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:34 PM EST reply Recommend (5) Flag actions
Samsonite, I was way off!!!
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 7:44 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I never knew Joanna could be so creepy…
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:00 PM EST reply Recommend (2) Flag actions
Knowing is half the battle.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:54 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Whats with his comb over?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 8:55 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Joanna’s life is now complete <3
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:27 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Eeeewwwww. That is some of the most inappropriate imagery I’ve seen in tech. And I’ve seen footage of people playing Kinect Jockey (so much wrong, so much…)
The expressions on Bieber’s face make it even worse!
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:46 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
You pregnant yet?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 9:49 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Looks as though bieber is jacking the robot off when he was holding the mic near the speaker lmao.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:20 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This article just made my top list of all CES coverage. We can all go home now.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:23 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
That was sooo akward.
LOL @ Bieber’s Dapper Dan Louis Vuitton jacket.
Nice Rolex, Joanna.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:34 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I’m not sure how anyone could not love Joanna Stern.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 10:48 PM EST reply Recommend (3) Flag actions
Agree with this.
Bieber, on the other hand…
Well, I guess I’m to much of an actual musician/not enough of a teenage girl to appreciate him.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:15 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
What the gay ? haha
Funny facebook covers: http://www.coveryoface.com
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:09 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
OMG, LOL!!! Joanna’s the best, and IDK what Bieber is doing with that thing, LOL
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:13 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
I think Bieber was a little creeped out! lol
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:54 PM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Joanna is your life now divided between before Bieber and after Beiber?
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:56 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Or Pre-Beiber and Post-Beiber.. so PB and PB… wait that doesn’t work.
Posted on Jan 11, 2012 | 11:58 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
at 0:46 justin Bieber was like :O .OMG its Alive
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 12:26 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Joanna Stern tricked a little boy into saying he loved her. Not cool.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 1:26 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
Also, is it me is or is that robot gyrating a little suggestively into that mic. Maybe it’s just late.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 1:27 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Genius move to spend entire marketing budget to unveil a half-baked prototype! I personally would have spent the same amount of money to sell Justin Beiber wigs at CES. Less work, greater return on investment.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 1:36 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Beiber is so lucky! I’d love to meet Joana someday <3
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 1:50 AM EST reply Recommend (9) Flag actions
Justin Bieber. Robot Molester.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 3:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
There are many disturbing things about this… but here are some major ones for me:
-My crush, Joanna Stern (she knows, I told her in the forums) has a crush on Bieber, and they met. That’s just not fair.
-The music comes out of the robot’s no-no spot
-The robot rests in a full split
-The robot wears sunglasses all the time
-The Tosy logo has an alien head for an “O”
-Bieber had absolutely nothing to do with this other than to bring attention to that lame-ass robot
-The guy swiped the mic from the Bieb’s hands with zero respect for his Bieberness
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 3:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Justin Bieber’s reluctance to express his love for Joanna Stern made me lose what little respect I might have had for him.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 4:04 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Wow, that was… not professional..
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 5:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Oh please, can’t somebody save us from this kid and his helmet-haircut!?
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 5:17 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
A kid touching a robot with no knees in strange ways.
Seriously creepy.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 5:51 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Why didn’t whoever made this thing put the speaker in it’s chest?
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 7:43 AM EST reply Recommend (1) Flag actions
I thought the same thing before I did some research. As it turns out…
Fourth Law of Robotics:
Crotch speakers provide the best acoustics.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:03 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Bieber’s voice-box is in his crotch too.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:19 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Convenient, considering that somebody’s crotch is usually in his voice-box.
Posted on Jan 16, 2012 | 10:29 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Gotta love starstruck Joanna. Great and funny video.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 8:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Thoughts on his hair, Joanna? I quite liked his recent shorter ’do. (And the robot is fascinating as well, etc etc….)
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 8:52 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This is the best CES A/V fail yet. Tosy paying Beebs a million bucks to hold a mic up to a robot’s crotch so the crowd could hear the music.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 10:33 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Hey, Joanna crazy s crazy, huahauhauhauhauhauhauh
I think he wasn’t expecting that ‘Do you love me?’ question, uhauHAuhahAUhauhAUhauhAUhauhAUauhAUhauhUAHuha
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 10:50 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Little bit jealous of Joanna >____>
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:20 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
This CES is a major fail…nothing spectacular coming out
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:31 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Best article of 2012.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 11:31 AM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
Seriously? A Justin Beiber article?
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 2:18 PM EST via mobile reply Recommend Flag actions
Everything from Tosy look like cheap toy, they should work on outer appearance but then again in Vietnam they rarely care for design
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | 3:44 PM EST reply Recommend Flag actions
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