Sony reveals plans to create a robot that bonds with humans

It may be best known for Walkmans, Playstations and cameras, but Japanese electronics giant Sony has its sights set on robotics. The firm has revealed its plans to get back into robotics, a full decade since its last foray – in the form of robo-dog Aibo. Sony's chief executive Kazuo Hirai said the firm was on a mission to make a robot capable of'forming an emotional bond'. Is this the droid you're looking for? It may be best known for Walkmans, Playstations and cameras, but Japanese electronics giant Sony has its sights set on robotics.