Sony's aibo robot is back, ready to learn new tricks- Nikkei Asian Review

Sony said Wednesday it will roll out a new robot dog on Jan. 11, 2018, the year of the dog, that will be packed with the latest robotic technologies, including sensors to help it recognize its environment, and artificial intelligence to help it "think," plus the mechanics to act on its thoughts. Sony said the new robot will be able to respond to human calls and will be a loving companion to families. The robot will grow more intelligent over time by collecting, learning from and storing information from its owners. It will have a price tag of 198,000 yen ($1,740) plus tax. Sony has not disclosed a sales target. For another 2,980 yen, masters can give their pet an aibone, a bone-shaped toy accessory.