Sony
Sony Aibo Elder Edition
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$2,900
2h runtime
BEST FOR
Eldercare & Companion applications
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Sony's robot dog companion configured for elderly companionship. Learns owner routines and preferences. Patrol mode for home monitoring. Provides emotional comfort without pet care burden.
Physical
| Weight Kg | 2.2 |
Performance
| Battery Hrs | 2 |
Intelligence
| Sensors | Camera, touch, cliff detect |
Other
| Ai | Personality learning AI |
| Form | Robot dog |
| Functions | Companionship, routine learning, home patrol, photo capture |
| Connectivity | WiFi + LTE optional |
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$2,900
CURRENT
$2,900
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$2,900
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
1mo
3-year net ROI
10245%
5-year savings
$497,100
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
Contact Vendor
Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Sony Aibo Elder Edition, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$2,900
Est. Annual Maintenance
Contact Vendor
5-Year Total
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Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Sony
Founded
EST. 1946(80 years)
Funding
NOT DISCLOSED
Employees
NOT DISCLOSED
HQ
JP
Vendor Health Score
NOT RATED
No certifications listed
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