Abstract: A device for performing emotional gestures to interact with a user. The device includes a base; a controller; a first body portion pivotally connected to the base, the first body portion having a first aperture; an electro-mechanical member disposed within the first body portion and connected to the controller; and a second body portion connected to the electro-mechanical member, the second body portion having a second aperture. The electro-mechanical member is configured to extend from the first body portion through the first aperture to the second body portion through the second aperture and the controller is configured to control movements of the electro-mechanical member and the first body portion, where the movements include emotional gestures.