Sony Aibo ERS-1000 - quadruped robot showcasing advanced features and capabilities
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Sony Aibo ERS-1000 Quadruped Robot

Sony Aibo ERS-1000 is the most sophisticated autonomous companion robot dog, featuring 22 degrees of freedom and cloud-based AI with personality development. With LTE connectivity, Aibo can recognize up to 100 faces, respond to over 50 voice commands, and learn customizable tricks. Equipped with dual cameras, four microphones with beamforming, and comprehensive sensor suite, Aibo has been a pioneer in consumer robotics since 1999, offering adaptive personality that evolves through interaction.

Pricing Options

Standard$2,899
Starting from$2,899

AI Summary

The Sony Aibo ERS-1000 is a quadruped robot. It weighs 2.2 kg. Key features: Cloud AI, Face recognition, Voice commands. Starting price: $2,899.

Weight
2.2 kg
quadrupedCloud AI
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General Info

Manufacturer / BrandSony
Model NameAibo ERS-1000
Weight2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)
Dimensions
Standing: 180 Γ— 293 Γ— 305 mm (7.1 Γ— 11.5 Γ— 12 in)
Folded: N/A (quadruped)

Key Features

22 degrees of freedom for natural movement
Cloud-based AI with LTE SIM card
Recognizes up to 100 faces
Responds to 50+ voice commands
Learns customizable tricks
Adaptive personality development
Two cameras (recognition + SLAM)
Most sophisticated autonomous companion

Hardware – Build Quality

Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF)22 (3 head, 1 mouth, 1 neck, 1 waist, 3Γ—4 legs, 1Γ—2 ears, 2 tail)
Payload CapacityN/A (companion robot)
Battery Capacity & Runtime~2 hours per charge, 3h charging, 2-5yr lifespan
ChargerCharging station, ~14W power
Sensors IncludedTime-of-flight sensor, 2 IR range sensors, 4 microphones with beamforming, Capacitive touch sensors, 2x 6-axis motion sensors, Motion sensor, Light sensor, 4 paw pad contact sensors, 2 cameras (front + SLAM)
InterfacesLTE SIM card, Wi-Fi, Cloud services, Smartphone app

Software – Ecosystem

ROS/ROS2 SupportProprietary Sony software (not ROS-based)
SDK LanguagesLimited SDK (cloud-based AI)
API Documentation QualityLimited public API, cloud service docs
Open-source Repos / CommunityNo
AI Frameworks SupportedSony proprietary AI, Cloud-based machine learning

Supplier Reliability

Warranty
Duration: Standard Sony warranty (1 year)
Coverage: Hardware defects, battery replacement
Track RecordPioneer consumer robot dog since 1999. Multiple generations demonstrating long-term commitment. Most sophisticated autonomous companion with AI personality development.
Post-sales SupportSony customer support, cloud subscription
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