Aibo News

business10 days ago•11 min saved

Sony bets on new character IPs to crown a global mascot

Sony Creative Products is forming a team to develop original character IPs—like Yofukashikuma no Nemu, the Aibo robot dog, and a revamped Pingu—and aims to generate about ten billion yen in annual revenue by FY2030. The plan extends beyond games to lifestyle goods, anime, and potential game adaptations, with the goal of a globally recognizable PlayStation mascot across generations, since Astro Bot, while acclaimed, isn’t seen as a universal icon. The move signals Sony’s intent to revive iconic PlayStation figures and rival Nintendo and Sega in the branding era as it pursues broader IP growth.

via PlayFront|

#aibo #astro-bot #business

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sony's Aibo Robot Dogs Get a Second Chance with Repairs for Forever Homes"

Sony has launched the "Aibo Foster Parent" program, allowing owners whose basic plans have been canceled to donate their Aibo robot dogs. Sony will refurbish the donated units and donate them to medical facilities, foster homes, and other organizations, aiming to provide emotional support and reduce e-waste. The program charges a fee for service and some donated units may be used as parts for other Aibo robots. Aibo robot dogs have various capabilities and can serve as emotional support devices, making them suitable for facilities that don't allow real animals.

via Engadget|

#aibo #refurbishment #robot-dogs

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sony's Aibo Robot Dogs Get a Second Chance with Repairs for Forever Homes"

Sony has launched the "Aibo Foster Parent" program, allowing owners whose basic plans have been canceled to donate their Aibo robot dogs. Sony will refurbish the donated units and donate them to medical facilities, foster homes, and other organizations, aiming to provide emotional support and reduce e-waste. The program charges a fee for service and some donated units may be used as parts for other Aibo robots. Aibo robot dogs have various capabilities and can serve as emotional support devices, making them suitable for facilities that don't allow real animals.

via Engadget|

#aibo #refurbishment #robot-dogs

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sony's Aibo Robot Dogs Get a Second Chance with Repairs for Forever Homes"

Sony has launched the "Aibo Foster Parent" program, allowing owners whose basic plans have been canceled to donate their Aibo robot dogs. Sony will refurbish the donated units and donate them to medical facilities, foster homes, and other organizations, aiming to provide emotional support and reduce e-waste. The program charges a fee for service and some donated units may be used as parts for other Aibo robots. Aibo robot dogs have various capabilities and can serve as emotional support devices, making them suitable for facilities that don't allow real animals.

via Engadget|

#aibo #refurbishment #robot-dogs

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Sony's 'Foster Care' Program Gives Aging Aibo Robot Dogs a Second Chance

Sony is launching an "Aibo foster parent program" to allow owners of its ERS-1000 Aibo robot dogs to donate them to medical facilities, nursing homes, and other organizations in need of emotional support robots. The company will test and repair the donated units before providing them to these organizations, while charging a fee for the service. This program aims to reduce potential e-waste and give a new purpose to pre-loved Aibo units.

via The Verge|

#aibo #emotional-support-robots #robot-dogs