The robot will be shipping worldwide, starting from next July

Robots are starting to become more present in our daily lives, and some experts believe the future will be filled with helpful AI.

Now a new robot is aiming to tackle on of the most important parts of our lives - our health.

'Pillo' is the personal pharmacy that combines face recognition, video conferencing, machine learning and automation to create a personal health assistant that can dispense vitamins and medication.

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'Pillo' (pictured) is the personal pharmacy that combines face recognition, video conferencing, machine learning and automation to create a personal health assistant that can dispense vitamins and medication

WHAT CAN PILLO DO? Built by Pillo Health, the robot will recognise each user's face and voice, dispense the proper pills at the appropriate time, and automatically reorder medicine before it runs out. The company claims the robot can have a conversation with its owners, and will learn as he goes along. The robot can store up to 250 pills at one time. Advertisement

Built by Pillo Health, the robot will recognise each user's face and voice, dispense the proper pills at the appropriate time, and automatically reorder medicine before it runs out.

The New York-based company has launched a fundraising campaign on IndieGogo, aiming to raise $75,000 (£57,374).

'Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, caregiver, or simply need some help with your wellness regimen, Pillo gives you the tools and information that you need to stay healthy,' the project's fundraising page says.

The company claims the robot can have a conversation with its owners, and will learn as he goes along. The robot can store up to 250 pills, which the company says is around four weeks of medication, at one time

Pillo will come with a corresponding phone app to allow users to manage their medication schedules

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'Our goal was never to build a smart device. From the very beginning we set out to create "'someone" ­a true healthcare companion for the home,' CEO and co­founder Emanuele Musini said.

'Consumers these days want more control over every aspect of their lives, from their diet, to the way they travel and the way they share and access information.

'Their personal health is no different.'

The company claims the robot can have a conversation with its owners, and will learn as he goes along.

Pillo has omnidirectional speakers and microphones that can pick up sound from all directions.

'He can answer your health and wellness questions, connect you directly with healthcare professionals, and securely manage your vitamins and medication; storing, dispensing, and even ordering refills when you need them,' the project website says.

'And he's intelligent, so his functionalities will grow as he learns about you and your family.'

The robot can store up to 250 pills, which the company says is around four weeks of medication, at one time.

Pillo will come with a corresponding phone app to allow users to manage their medication schedules.

'Our first mobile application is currently in the final stages of Beta testing,' the website says.

'This app manages supplement and medication schedules, sends/receives notifications and reminders, and curates personalized health information for individual users.'

The company says Pillo will retail for $599 (£458) when it's released in June 2017, but you can back Pillo for as low as $269 (£205) and walk away with one.

A spokesman from Pillo Health told MailOnline the robot will be shipping worldwide, starting from next July.