Today we review the Sony AIBO ERS-1000 Robotic Dog. This is the 6th generation Aibo Robotic Dog, with the first one out in 1999. This robotic dog is incredible…and incredibly expensive. At $2,800 it is one pricey pet!
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Thanks to Sony for the loan of the ERS1000 so we could do this review. Here are some key specs –
Processor: 64bit Quad-Core CPU
Moveable Parts: Head：3 axes, Mouth：1 axis、Neck：1 axis, Waist：1 axis, Front paws/Back paws：3 axes per leg, Ear：1 axis per ear, Tail：2 axes (Total of 22 axes)
Display: 2 OLEDs (eyes)
Sound: Speaker, 4 Microphones
Camera:2 Cameras (Front camera, SLAM camera)
Sensors: ToF sensor, 2 Ranging sensors,
Pressure sensitive/capacitive type touch sensor (Back sensor)、
Capacitive type touch sensor (Head sensor, jaw sensor)
6 axis detection system (3 axis gyro / 3 axis acceleration)×2 (Head、Torso)
Motion sensor, Light sensor, 4 Paw pads
We really enjoyed our time with Sony aibo ERS-1000. The dog is super smart and playful. Unfortunately, we don’t have $2800 to spare, but our hope is the price comes down in the future.
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