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My Robot Dog
Steve Gibson
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Sony has unveiled their new Aibo robotic dog recently. I've been really curious about this things ever since the first release. Has anyone ever seen one of these in person or own one? Are they cool at all or just some kind of novelty rich people throw money away on for a couple of days of entertainment? Does Sony have any plans for robotic frogs?

Able to recognize 75 commands -- up from 50 -- AIBO has other increased software capabilities that include JPEG photo-taking, changeable sounds and a boost mode "that shifts the robot into becoming excited, curious and alert when communication with its owners goes well," Sony says.

Steve Gibson is the cofounder of Shacknews.com. Originally known as sCary's Quakeholio back in 1996, Steve is now President of Gearbox Publishing after selling Shacknews to GameFly in 2009.

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  • sweat legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    November 10, 2001 12:57 PM

    I wish my dog were a robot. Me no likey poopies.

    • RiNgMaStEr legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      November 10, 2001 12:58 PM

      poopies = teh forbidden chocolate for poopy puppies

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