Aibo to protect Smithsonian – Tech News – CNET.com

By Richard Shimblank

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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