Sony's bringing back an old favorite to get back into AI

Remember the Aibo? It was Sony's robot pet dog, and for years in the early 2000s, captured imaginations for being one of the most advanced robot pets on the market.

The Aibo was first released in 1999, but was sadly halted in 2006 as part of cost cutbacks by the Japanese firm.

But according to the Nikkei, the Aibo will be making a triumphant return in spring next year, with the company reinstating the original team behind the Aibo. They had been reportedly redeployed to other departments when the Aibo division was cut.

The new Aibo will come with several new tricks. Read more...