It's a joy to have pets, but in our fast-paced modern lives, it's becoming increasingly difficult for pets to receive the love and attention they truly deserve. What if you no longer had to feed them, take them for walks, or worry about them damaging your home? This might be exactly why Sony has "resurrected" its robotic dog, Aibo.
Sony, a leading Japanese electronics company, was one of the early pioneers in the home robot industry. Now, after more than a decade, the company is bringing back Aibo with an upgraded artificial intelligence system. The new Aibo is the size of a small puppy, featuring a white plastic body, black ears that can move, and a tail that sways naturally. It’s designed as an electronic pet that mimics the behavior of a real dog, using AI to interact with its owner and surroundings rather than relying on instinct.
The latest version of Aibo is equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, microphones, and internet connectivity, all powered by a cloud-based AI system that gives it a unique personality. Its eyes use an OLED screen to express emotions, and its nose contains a camera for taking photos. The movement technology has also been improved, allowing Aibo to move more smoothly and naturally, just like a real dog. It can recognize its owner, run towards them, detect smiles, and even learn which actions make its owner happy.
Aibo will be released in Japan in January at a price of 198,000 yen, with plans to explore international markets in the future. The original Aibo was launched in 1999 and sold out within 20 minutes. Over seven years, approximately 150,000 units were sold in Japan, during a time when Sony faced intense competition from emerging Asian rivals.
At a recent press conference, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai said, “It was a tough decision to stop the project in 2006, but we never stopped our research in AI and robotics. I asked the engineers to revive Aibo because I strongly believe that robots capable of forming meaningful relationships with humans will help Sony achieve its long-term goals.â€
Sony aims to make the new Aibo a key part of its future business strategy. The company also hopes to compete with other AI-driven robots, such as Google’s AlphaDog. In 2016, Sony invested in Cogitai, a U.S.-based AI startup focused on enabling machines to learn continuously through real-world interactions.
Additionally, Sony has established a venture capital fund to collaborate with AI and robotics researchers and startups. Earlier this year, the company launched Koov, an educational product designed to help children build and program robots using modular plastic components.
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