In this article, we will comment on the Gatebox, a product announced in 2016 that gained prominence on the social networks of otakus. The Gatebox is a Japanese virtual assistant in the form of a Waifu, and despite its difficult access, nearly 100,000 people search for the assistant monthly on Google.
The Gatebox Lab is a company that created a tube that projects a hologram of an anime-style character to be your ultimate waifu or companion. Some may find it an interesting idea, while others think it’s bizarre. I also find it somewhat bizarre, but I think it’s better to have a Gatebox than a Google Home or Alexa as a home assistant.
That’s right, the Gatebox is not just an anime character that flatters you and says things you want to hear; it also controls your home, sends messages to your smartphone, and performs thousands of other functions that put it ahead of the major virtual assistants on the market. Check out the recent trailer celebrating 3 years below:
How does the Gatebox and its waifu assistant work?
As mentioned, you buy an accessory with a futuristic appearance that emits a hologram of an anime-style character to flatter you and say warm words to lonely otakus in Japan. A major product responsible for the low Japanese birth rate.
The main assistant is named Azuma Hikari; she has her own personality with her own likes and hobbies. Interaction is done by voice, and the device has a camera to see user reactions and interact with them. It is possible to chat remotely via messages and schedule tasks outside the home.
She will accompany you in your dreams and also serves as an alarm clock. Since she is only available in Japanese, the Gatebox lab team has the chance to work entirely on her to add more functions and make her artificial intelligence sharper and friendlier. Her interaction is far superior to Google Home and Alexa.
Currently, they are implementing a version of the Gatebox featuring Hatsune Miku from Vocaloid, perfect for those who work with music and compositions. They are also implementing interaction with the famous Line. The product has Ethernet input, infrared, Wi-Fi, weighs 5 kg, and occupies 27.7 cm by 21 cm of space with a height of 55 cm.
Where can I buy a Gatebox?
At its launch in late 2017, the Gatebox cost about 298,000 yen, and currently, in its new version, it has become cheaper and costs about 150,000 yen. You can buy this product on the official website, but it is very likely that this purchase must be made in Japan.
If you want a personal assistant with a more natural voice, who speaks Japanese, controls your entire home and devices via Bluetooth, has an anime appearance, and flatters you, without a doubt, Azuma Hikari from Gatebox is a great choice.
I hope you enjoyed the article! We appreciate the comments and shares; to finish, let’s leave a few more videos for you to enjoy the Gatebox:
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