Introduction to “AIBO” ERS-110
“AIBO”
There have been other robots for entertainment, such as battling robots operated by remote control, stuffed animal robots that giggle when tickled, and robots controlled by computer. However, the greatest difference between those robots and AIBO is that AIBO is an “autonomous” robot.
What is an autonomous robot?
AIBO was created to encourage human and robot coexistence. It can move around on its own, as it is equipped with all the necessary hardware such as the brain, sensors, and power switch. In addition, its software enables AIBO to have emotions, instincts, learning ability and capacity to mature. Therefore, it requires no external control or human instruction for movement. AIBO is a robot, but a one which lives at home and communicates with people, expressing emotions, learning and growing up, and acting under its own
Each AIBO turns out differently, as its behavioral patterns continuously change. This is because AIBO acts based upon its feelings and instincts, then learns from the result of experience, all the while maturing into a
When in a bad mood, AIBO will not listen to what people order, whereas in a good mood, it may entertain you with its favorite performance.
The key to get along with AIBO is to understand its autonomous nature, and help it learn and grow.
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