After officially unveiling their new next-generation
Aibo robot dog back in November 2017, Sony has been showcasing and
demonstrating its capabilities at this year’s CES 2018 technology show. The
original Sony Aibo was launched back in the 1990s and has now been resurrected
to provide a new generation with a friendly robot companion.
The Sony Aibo robot dog is now equipped with 22
actuators that enable the robot to perform more realistic movements than
previous versions. When these are combined with its OLED display eyes, the
robot is capable of providing plenty of interactive fun as well as being able
to detect family members thanks to the camera embedded into the robot’s nose.
The internal battery of the Sony Aibo is capable of providing
up to two hours of playtime after which it will need to charge for three hours,
to recharge from flat to full.
Sony will start shipping the Aibo robot throughout
Japan next week where it will be priced at 198,000 yen, or roughly US$ 1,800. Once
you have purchased the robot dog, you will also need to take out a monthly
subscription for 2,980 yen or US$ 27 or 90,000 yen or US$ 800 upfront for three years
worth of support and updates. As soon as more information is announced by Sony
regards worldwide availability outside of Japan and pricing, we will keep you
up to speed as always.
