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Teach An Old Aibo New Tricks
dipfan writes "After expending much energy trying to stop hackers from tinkering with its Aibo robot dog, Sony has finally realised it's not worth the effort and has decided to start giving away a 'non-commercial' developers kit. The kit is called OPEN-R SDK, which allows Aibo be programmed in C++, as part of Sony's efforts to promote its (so-called) OPEN-R architecture for robotic entertainment. Anyway, the really neat thing is that you can reprogram your Aibo to meow."
Cant say I blame them.
"Have you ever thought about just turning off the TV, sitting down with your kids, and hitting them?"
is an AIBO hump someone's leg.
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Sony Loosens Leash on AIBO Robot Dog
By REUTERS
Filed at 11:22 a.m. ET
TOKYO (Reuters) - Who says you can't teach an old robotic dog new tricks? As of next month, Sony Corp will offer free software kits for its plastic pet dog, called AIBO, which will give owners many more training options.
AIBO will even be able to meow rather than bark.
Up to now, most AIBO owners could only play with a pre-trained computerized pet whose behavior was largely defined by Sony's programming, but the new software kit will allow experienced users to teach the dog any amount of new tricks.
The release of the development kit, called OPEN-R SDK, is an about-face for the Japanese audiovisual electronics giant, which had tried to cage in independent developers who were hacking into the AIBO's electronic innards and making what Sony claimed were unauthorized modifications.
``Sony wants to actively promote OPEN-R architecture for entertainment robots by highlighting its ability to modify the robot's functionality,'' it said in a statement, essentially admitting that open development would help widen the appeal of the robot.
Sony says the development kit, which allows AIBO movements to be written in the C++ programming language, is intended for noncommercial use. Sony will also create a Web site where developers can exchange their custom-made AIBO programs.
-- Adam
LOL - you can reprogram so much on it and you say "the really neat thing is... you can make it meow" - too funny.
I guess that is all a pretty personal thing as to what you think is neat.
I would just teach mine to hump legs and swear.
There are some odd things afoot now, in the Villa Straylight.
Imagine a beo...
AAAAARGH!!!
I am a genius; therefore, you suck.