Image credit: Sony / aibo. Sony aibo ERS-1000, Ivory White, in an undated official Japan-site product image. Japan-source generation view, not proof of a current US package or worldwide availability. Camera origin and capture date are unconfirmed. Image source (opens in a new tab)
Sony aibo ERS-1000 is a robot dog built for play and interaction. Sony announced this generation on November 1, 2017, with a Japanese release on January 11, 2018. Look for the ERS-1000 model number when shopping rather than treating every robot carrying the AIBO name as the same purchase.1
On October 26, 2026, Sony’s US store listed white ERS-1000 at US$3,199.99 with a three-year AI Cloud Plan. Sony marked it final sale with no returns and excluded sale or use in Illinois and Baltimore, Maryland. Those restrictions belong in the purchase decision before comparing the price with a used or imported robot.3
Japan has a different sales position. Sony’s Japanese homepage says ERS-1000 series sales have ended, while its June 25, 2026 notice separately continues named plans, My aibo, repairs and parts support. The end of Japanese sales is not a worldwide end-of-service announcement.45
The included cloud plan is a term-limited part of the US package. Before renewing or buying secondhand, ask Sony which plan applies to that unit, what an account transfer requires and which behaviors remain after expiry. The dated renewal reference in the source notes does not settle those questions.36
Sony’s package information includes a charging station, adapter, power cord and pink ball, with settings and services through My aibo. Its FAQ points to troubleshooting, parts and support and describes a one-year limited warranty. For a secondhand purchase, match the unit’s region and service eligibility before counting on those arrangements.7
Sony’s launch figures describe a roughly 2.2 kg robot with 22 movement axes, two cameras and four microphones. The approximate two-hour battery runtime and three-hour charge time are useful for planning a play-and-charge routine. They are not a measure of an older unit’s battery health.1
The US aibo policy describes facial analysis and cloud backups of recognition data. Automatic photography is off by default; enabling it uploads selected images to the owner’s online account. Owners must inform people near the robot about its collection features and obtain consent. The policy also says US services are not targeted at children under 16. Think about guests and shared rooms as well as the person who manages the account.2
Sony aibo ERS-1000 · ERS-1000, November 2017 launch announcement · Japanese launch source; not a current carrier or service specification
Sony’s original figures describe the ERS-1000 hardware. Dimensions are standing measurements excluding protrusions; endurance depends on use and battery condition.1
Sony’s November 1, 2017 announcement identifies ERS-1000 and its January 11, 2018 Japanese release. The dimensions are for a standing robot, excluding protrusions; weight, runtime and charging are approximate launch specifications. Listed Wi-Fi and LTE hardware do not establish present carrier support for an imported unit. Earlier AIBO generations are separate products.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
This US policy is effective March 24, 2026 and identifies Sony Electronics Inc. as the service entity. It describes facial analysis, recognition backups, optional photography and owners’ responsibility to inform nearby people and obtain consent. Its general-audience, not-under-16 service wording is not an age-safety certification. Sony Group is the separate group-level company identity.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
The October 26, 2026 US listing was for white ERS-1000 at US$3,199.99 including a three-year AI Cloud Plan. It specified final sale, no returns and no sale or use in Illinois or Baltimore, Maryland. A listing is not a delivery confirmation or a secondhand plan-transfer entitlement.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
The Japanese homepage states that ERS-1000 series sales have ended. This is a Japan sales statement, not a description of the US store or the end of existing owners’ services.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
The June 25, 2026 domestic notice concerns Japanese Ivory White ERS1000/W sales ending as stock runs out. It separately continues named plans, My aibo, repair and parts services. It supplies neither a worldwide shutdown notice nor a promise of indefinite support.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
An indexed excerpt of Sony’s US renewal page recorded a US$300 MSRP for 12 months paid in advance on October 26, 2026. The full plan detail was not opened, so that figure is retained as a dated reference, not a verified renewal quote. The excerpt does not establish which functions remain after plan expiry.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
The Sony FAQ’s package, one-year limited-warranty and parts/support information was available through an indexed excerpt. Its older launch wording is not a current price or complete repair contract. A used or imported unit needs its own account, regional service and warranty checks.
Evidence checked: 2026-10-26
