Those boffins at Honda do like to keep themselves busy. After 21 years playing with their Meccano, the bright sparks finally came up with a shiny helmeted robot called ASIMO. If you care, that stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility. LoveGirls never passes up an opportunity to review the latest battery operated toys, so we ask those all important questions; can it keep us company on a lonely night and does it come in pink?

First off, Honda claim this is the most advanced humanoid robot and that its achievements are staggering. It is capable of all the basic human tasks. It can walk, run, dance as badly as your dad and will even hold your hand if you go on a date with it. I was somewhat disappointed to find it wasn't just a tin box with a short out-of-work actor inside. Looking past the cool silent exterior and the impassive robotic eyes, you realise it may have a purpose, despite it initially seeming like a complete waste of their time.

There is a sense of child-like wonder around its abilities. It can piggy-back you home after you have tanked yourself up on a Friday night. It even has a cute little box on its back. I'm unsure what this is for, but have come to the conclusion thats its either storage for a handbag or a 007 style jetpack. Its also a great listener and will follow you everywhere. It won't complain when you come home late or if you don't call it. And it can recognise objects, such as the TV remote and retrieve them for you. Time to shoot that dog.

As with everything, it has its downsides also. I was concerned about what happens if it runs out of batteries while shopping at the local Tesco's. I'm guessing it takes more than 2 AA batteries to power this thing as it's a little larger than the Duracel Bunny.

One of the biggest disadvantages of a night out with ASIMO is that unlike your human friends you can't get it drunk and have your wicked way. I was sad to hear its only available in white and gutted to find that it doesn't come with a grainy video of Princess Leia that can be projected onto an ashtray.

Fine, it can walk down stairs and shake your hand but I've been doing that for 26 years without someone sticking a laptop up my ass. Honda haven't yet come up with a retail price or the date when they be available in your local Currys but I imagine you could buy a chick from Thailand for a lot less.

I can't help but go with my gut instinct and have come to the conclusion they have indeed wasted 21 years and more money than the debt of some third world countries. I think for now my friends will have to be content hanging out with TONI (Talented Opinionated Naughty Insensitive) old me for a while yet.

So tell me, if you were a robot, what would your acronym be and would you be more fun on a night out on the town? :)