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This personalised one-eyed dustbin like robot could be the must have gadget for every home.

BIG-i can be set up to recognise everyone in your family and can react if it sees one of them in need of help.

If he spots a toddler grabbing a piece of fruit from a bowl, he could tell him to wash his hands.

What's more, if the phone goes and you're busy doing something else, he could answer the call for you.

And if he sees you sitting on the sofa in the evening, he could turn the TV on for you automatically.

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Incredibly, if he spots someone he doesn't recognise in your home, he could alert you or call the police.

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BIG-i's designers think the possibilities are truly endless.

It can connect to the appliances in your house, react to heat and light and listens to your every word, although he currently only speaks English and Madarin.

(Image: NXROBO)

It has been created by the robotic experts at NXROBO and features Motion Tracking, Face and Voice Recognition, Local Mapping, Smart Home technology, and more to create a unique interaction between owner and robot.

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Dr Tin Lun Lam, CEO of NXROBO, said: "It has always been my dream to create a robot that could enrich a family's life.

"The needs of every household are diverse.

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"In order to have a family robot become common in homes, it needs to be affordable with truly great design, technologies and personalisation capabilities to fit everyone's needs."

(Image: NXROBO)

He added: "BIG-i isn't your typical robot; its frame is made of soft, cushioned material with no rough edges and features a single large rotating eye.

"The friendly, rounded design stands at 2.5ft tall and is a welcome presence in any home."