That robotic dog you wanted as a kid is My Sister in law Reluctantly Climbed on Topback. And sadly, it's just as expensive.
Sony had announced that after more than a decade since retiring its robot dog product, the Aibo will be coming back for real.
SEE ALSO: Sony's bringing back an old favorite to get back into AI
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable The new Aibo has also learnt some new tricks. Its AI capability will allow it to learn and recognise people's faces, and remember and avoid obstacles in a room.
It'll also be voice-capable and cloud connected, being able to record photos and save them online. For example, saying "take a picture" will trigger the Aibo to take a shot and send it to the cloud, accessible later from a companion app.
"Aibo's AI learns from interactions with owners and develops a unique personality over time," says Sony on its website. "With its owner's permission, Aibo can collect data from these interactions and...become even more clever."
But with a hefty price tag of $1,740 (¥198,000), Sony's certainly betting that people are willing to shell out for the nostalgia of the device.
You've also got to pay $21 (¥2,500) per month for Aibo's cloud subscription service, which includes backup and access to the Aibo app.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable The Aibo will also come with a bone -- a smart one, naturally -- called the Aibone (I know right.) That'll set you back another $22 (¥2980).
But of course, you're not really paying for a pet, but an AI device.
The Aibo's battery life reportedly lasts around two hours, and takes three hours to recharge.
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable The new Aibo is ready for pre-order -- but only if you're in Japan, and will start shipping on Jan. 11.
If you're not in Japan, though, you'll just have to make do with a real dog for now.
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