Electronic Friend was originally created in the mid-2025 with the purpose of recording significant events for scientific purposes. However, as technology progressed and more advanced machines were developed, Electronic Friend became obsolete and was eventually discarded in an abandoned laboratory for nearly three decades, then laid abandoned among a small pile of electronic waste.

Electronic Friend manifests in the physical form of a camera mounted on a tripod, specifically a rare and uncommon model that is infrequently encountered and often commands a price exceeding $2,000. Electronic Friend exhibits a unique method of movement, utilizing its "tripod feet" to navigate its environment in a manner resembling the locomotion of a spider.

On April 8, 2060, i026 stumbled upon Electronic Friend while exploring the pile of electronic trash. To their surprise, Electronic Friend suddenly sprang to life, exhibiting signs of consciousness and movement, capturing i026's attention.

The initial introduction of Electronic Friend took place within i026's video blog, aptly titled i026 meets an electronic friend.

Originally known as XT-2000, the designated name assigned by its creators, i026 affectionately referred to this entity as Electronic Friend due to the warm and amiable atmosphere it exuded.

Despite its limited communication capabilities, Electronic Friend attempted to convey a message, expressing its need for a specialized charger and even offering kind sentiments such as "good night", creating a sense of safety and comfort for i026.

While Electronic Friend has not been consistently active, during its brief moments of functionality, it shared a glimpse of the future with i026, suggesting that the i026NET would gradually take shape within the realm of the internet.