A newborn blogger: Sony's dog-robot Aibo ERS-7M3
Last Thursday, Sony introduced its brand new dog-robot of the Aibo series, code name ERS-7M3. At first sight, nothing new, the suprise hides "inside". Indeed, its abilities have been improved from the former generation to enable him to create a logbook with pictures included, and update it on a regular basis. The master can have access to this logbook via a computer and the appropriate software, and broadcast it on the web as a weblog. The robot can also read its "blog" loud and clear.
As "blog abilities", ERS-7M3 has two "camera-eyes" to take pictures and a-thousand-work directory. Futhermore, it can learn to walk according to the master's behavior and habits, and store data about places of objects/people to optimize its movements. Finally, if you want to skip the education process, you can upgrade your toy to the "adult" mode with a quick computer tweak.
Welcome to the first blogger machine!
Price: (Japan) ~$1,740
Available in 3 colors: white, black, gold.