Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.

Sony’s new Aibo robot dog is heading to the US from Japan

$2,899

Sony is bringing the latest incarnation of its Aibo robotic dog to the US—the first new model since 2003—at a $2,899 price tag.

Published   |  Photo by Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

Sony’s consumer electronics business has mostly relied on strong PlayStation sales, but the Japanese tech giant has seen some fresh success from its upgraded Aibo model.

Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

Sony plans to bring its “autonomous robotic ‘puppy’ companion” to the US ahead of the holidays. New features enable the Aibo to learn tricks, and even develop its own personality.

Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

Robots are coming to the home

Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

In Japan, household robots have gotten increasingly popular. One such model is SoftBank’s Pepper robot, which is becoming a high-tech example of advanced social wellness and healthcare.

Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

The Aibo could fit into that trend with improvements like facial recognition and deep-learning software. Sony has sold more than 20,000 new Aibos since January.

Sony Corp's entertainment robot "aibo" is pictured at its demonstration in Tokyo, Japan November 1, 2017.
$2,899

Sony’s stock price since its listing in 1974

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