Fallout 4 Companions

Permanent companions
The game has about a dozen companions, including:

Looking at the E3 Combat Gameplay, it can be seen that a super mutant is assisting the Sole Survivor in attacking other super mutants on what looks like a high-rise building. It is unknown if this super mutant is a permanent companion, a quest-tied temporary companion, or just a friendly super mutant assisting the Sole Survivor.

Also, the Sole Survivor can direct his companions and can have more options if the follower likes them a lot, whether being a human, a dog or even a robot.