Sony will roll out a new robot dog that's capable of real Fido-like feelings – including bonding with its human masters and responding to owner commands, according to the Wall Street Journal. Man's best friend is getting a makeover. Sony will roll out a new robot dog that's capable of real Fido-like feelings – including bonding with its human masters and responding to owner commands, according to the Wall Street Journal. The pet bot will be similar to Sony's AIBO robot pet prototypes, which have been discontinued, and will have updated software to allow users to control their home appliances. Sony plans to unveil the product at a media event next November and roll it out in spring 2018.