A psychological peek into your robot
Instincts
AIBO has four key instincts which strongly contribute to motives of its actions (love instinct, search instinct, movement instinct and recharge instinct).
Love instinct:
AIBO is naturally inclined to interact with people who will give it care. If left alone for an extended period of time, AIBO will feel an urge to look for someone with whom it may interact or play.
Search instinct:
AIBO is a fun loving, curious robotic creature who enjoys discovering new things, satisfying its curiosity. If AIBO does not see its favorite colors or if it does not sense any movement in its surroundings for a long period of time, it will become restless and will look for something new.
Movement instinct:
AIBO enjoys moving around, playing and having new experiences. If idle for an extended period of time, AIBO will start to move around on its own.
Recharge instinct:
For survival, AIBO is well aware that it must “eat.” Lithium Ion batteries are on the bill of fare for AIBO and batteries are craved almost like clockwork throughout the day between activities.
When AIBO is low on batteries, it will request to be charged and show the “charging posture” on its own.
In response to its instincts, AIBO behaves in a manner that will satisfy its particular desires. If a desire is fulfilled, it will be pleased. If a desire is left unsatisfied, emotions such as fear or anger will grow within it.
When AIBO is well satisfied, it will feel tired of playing or moving around and take a rest.
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