How Sony's Aibo robot dog was built to be a family pet

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In the 1990s, Sony believed robots would soon become common in everyday life, working alongside people, serving as friends, and even acting as pets. The Aibo was designed with that vision in mind, intended to be treated as a member of the household. A Verge podcast episode of Version History explores the origins of the robot dog and its success. David Pierce hosts the discussion with Victoria Song and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy. The conversation traces how the product came to be and why it resonated with owners.

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