After more than a decade when it was launched, Sony has announced its iconic robot pet brand with a brand new model simply called “Aibo” (model number ERS-1000).

It uses ultra-compact actuators that allow its body to move along 22 axes, and its eyes use two OLED panels to show a range of expressions. Battery life is rated at around two hours, with a three-hour recharge time. Sony claims that:

Aibo can form an emotional bond with members of the household while providing them with love, affection, and the joy of nurturing and raising a companion.

Sony says Aibo’s behaviour is adaptable, with the dog seeking out owners, learning what makes them happy, [...]