The People Trying To Save Their Robot Dogs From Extinction

[Jazzy]

For thousands of people, Sony’s Aibo robotic dog was the closest thing to a real canine companion. So when the Japanese company stopped servicing the robots last year, eight years after it ended production, owners faced a wrenching prospect: that their aging “pets” would break down for good.

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Thoughts?

 

[Smiley]

That's a shame. I suppose even robotic dogs can make good companions to some people who get emotionally attached to them, so this move from the manufacturer comes off as rude and heartless.

Personally, despite not being much of a pet person, I wouldn't mind having this little fellow:

 

[Elvira]

That's a shame. I suppose even robotic dogs can make good companions to some people who get emotionally attached to them, so this move from the manufacturer comes off as rude and heartless.

Personally, despite not being much of a pet person, I wouldn't mind having this little fellow:

I knew you'd post about K9!

 

[Smiley]

Well, it was either him or Mickey Smith, if you catch the reference.

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And no offense to poor Mickey, but unlike him, K-9 actually made me laugh on a few occasions. And the way he says "affirmative" is just...

Aaawww.

Be honest: Wouldn't you like to have one?

 

[Elvira]

Well, it was either him or Mickey Smith, if you catch the reference.

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And no offense to poor Mickey, but unlike him, K-9 actually made me laugh on a few occasions. And the way he says "affirmative" is just...

Aaawww.

Be honest: Wouldn't you like to have one?

Yes, I want K-9 and could definitely get attached to a robot dog!

 

[Smiley]

Did you know he participated in a special edition of The Weakest Link, along with David Tennant and some other actors from Doctor Who?



Bastards tossed the poor doggy out in the first round, though. Such a shame you can't hear anything. So much humor in it.

 

[Elvira]

Did you know he participated in a special edition of The Weakest Link, along with David Tennant and some other actors from Doctor Who?



Bastards tossed the poor doggy out in the first round, though. Such a shame you can't hear anything. So much humor in it.

haha, still amusing that he was a part of it though!