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Sony introduced the first consumer aibo, the ERS-110, a year after showing a prototype.
A dated step forward on the record
What the source says
“Sony announced a prototype Aibo in mid-1998, and the first consumer model was introduced on 11 May 1999.”
What it means
aibo, from Sony, is at stage 4 of 5 on our ladder: paying customers. Its stage is set by other milestones on its record; this one adds to the history.
Human help: Our sources report it working without human help.
More on aibo
- Sony's US aibo site was still adding new accessories for owners in September 2026, showing the product is still supported.
- Sony announced a new generation of aibo, the ERS-1000, and launched it in Japan.
- Sony stopped repairing the older aibo robot dogs.
- Sony said it would stop making aibo, as part of cutting several product lines.
- The first aibo went on sale for 250,000 yen (about $2,500). A limited run of 5,000 units sold out online in 20 minutes.