Aibo to protect Smithsonian - Tech News - CNET.com
By Richard Shim
Special to CNET News.com
July 18, 2001, 1:20 p.m. PT
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Amanda Pehlke of Seattle donated her Aibo, named Toshi, to the Smithsonian because its represents the first robot that found its way into American homes. Toshi will be placed in the robotic collection of the Smithsonian and will join Sony's other Smithsonian resident in the museum, a Walkman.
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