Sony to release AI-infused robotic pups in the US
August 23, 2018
The latest Sony robot dog "Aibo," seen in Tokyo in January, is coming to the United States later this year with artificial intelligence and internet connectivity, at a price of $2,899
Sony on Thursday announced that its Aibo robotic dogs infused with artificial intelligence will be unleashed on the US market by the year-end holiday season, with a price tag of $2,899.
The sixth-generation mechanical pup combines robotics with image sensors and artificial intelligence, enabling it to learn behaviors and recognize faces, according to the Japanese consumer electronics giant.
Aibo robot personalities develop based on interactions with people, giving each a unique character depending on its human companions, Sony said.
"This is truly a one-of-a-kind product designed to connect with its owners on an emotional level," Sony Electronics North America president Mike Fasulo said in a release.
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