The Sony AIBO ERS-1000B (Espresso) is a darker-toned version of Sony’s popular entertainment robot dog. Like the ivory-white version, this model is designed with advanced AI and robotics, providing a lifelike and emotionally engaging experience for users.

Key Features:

1. Color: Espresso brown, offering a sleek and unique design for those who prefer a darker aesthetic than the Ivory White model.
2. Lifelike Movements: It replicates the natural behavior and movements of a dog, including tail wagging, ear flopping, and various playful gestures.
3. AI-Powered Personality: AIBO’s personality evolves, based on how you interact with it. It remembers preferences, adapts to your behavior, and grows more personalized.
4. Voice Recognition: AIBO understands and responds to voice commands, learning to recognize its owner’s voice over time.
5. Emotive Eyes: AIBO’s OLED eyes express emotions, creating a more personal connection. Depending on its mood, it can appear happy, curious, or playful.
6. Interactive Touch: Touch sensors located on the head, back, and chin allow AIBO to respond to petting and other physical interactions.
7. Autonomous Behavior: It navigates its surroundings using its onboard sensors and camera, learning its environment and behaving autonomously.
8. Smart Features: Cloud-based AI enables continuous learning, behavior updates, and the addition of new features over time.

Specifications:

• Color: Espresso Brown
• Dimensions: 180 x 293 x 305 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: Approximately 2.2 kg
• Battery Life: 2 hours of active play with a 3-hour charging time.
• Camera & Sensors: AIBO uses its camera to map its environment and recognize family members.
• Cloud Connectivity: Regular updates are available through cloud connectivity, enhancing its behavior and learning capacity.

Availability in the USA:

The Espresso model is often available for purchase in the USA through authorized Sony retailers or Sony’s online store, though stock may vary due to demand. It has the same core features as the Ivory White version but with a distinctive, luxurious color that appeals to a different style preference.