Sony aibo is a robotic puppy with lifelike expressions and movements designed to bring warmth and delight to everyday life.

Product passport

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Category: Service & Companion Robots
Maturityi: Available
Deploymenti: Physical hardware
Purchase access: Not specified
Official source: Official website
Verifiedi: Not yet verified

Reality check

The useful boundary is what works repeatedly in a real environment—not what looks impressive in a demo.

Works well when

Predictable delivery, cleaning or guidance routes
Sites with elevators, doors and handoff rules defined
Repetitive work where staff can handle exceptions

Verify before buying

Navigation around guests, children and temporary obstacles
Charging, cleaning, refilling and daily ownership
Actual handoff behavior when the route is blocked

Not a magic solution

A substitute for hospitality and human judgment
A guarantee of lower labor cost without workflow changes
A safe choice for an untested public environment

About

Sony aibo is a robotic puppy from Sony that uses lifelike expressions and a dynamic range of movements to interact with people. It is positioned as a companion that grows each day, acquiring an identity shaped by its living environment and relationship with its owner. Key capabilities include responding to its name, listening to commands, performing tricks, recognizing household members, playing with toys, and returning to its charging station when tired. Owners can also interact through the My aibo App and an optional ai cloud plan.