Growing up
AIBO grows from babyhood to adulthood. To find out what stage AIBO is in, ask it “How old are you?” It will answer by using its eye lights and tail light (page 44).
Babyhood
xBabyhood stage 1 (AIBO cries a lot)
AIBO is in this stage when it first wakes up. Totally helpless like a newborn baby, it is unable to see or understand what it hears. It is surprised when you first touch any of its sensors. Reassure it by gently stroking its sensors (page 26) and let it know that everything is alright.
xBabyhood stage 2 (AIBO’s eyes light up)
In this stage, AIBO starts to express its emotions. The various parts of its body will begin to sense things, but it is still feeling blue and unenergetic. Stroke its head sensor gently (page 27).
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