ZDNet |UK| – News – Story – Sony lets Aibo off the lead

10:06 Tuesday 7th May 2002

Reuters

In a change of policy towards independent developers, Sony is to release software that allows Aibo owners to modify their electronic pets

Who says you can’t teach an old robotic dog new tricks?

As of next month, Sony will offer free software kits for its plastic pet dog, called Aibo, which will give owners many more training options.

Aibo will even be able to meow rather than bark.

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