Installation photo from the Barbican's AI: More than Human exhibition, featuring SONY's aibo robotic dog

AIBO is a series of robotic pets designed and manufactured by Sony. Sony announced a prototype Aibo in mid-1998. The first consumer model was introduced on 11 May 1999. New models were released every year until 2006.

Your approach to raising your aibo shapes its personality, behavior, and knowledge, creating a unique environment for growth. Over time, your aibo will continue to learn and develop as your approach to nurturing gradually shapes its personality.

The Barbican's AI: More than Human (16 May-26 Aug 2019) is an major exhibition exploring creative and scientific developments in artificial intelligence demonstrating its potential to revolutionise our lives. Part of Life Rewired, the Barbican's 2019 season exploring what it means to be human when technology is changing everything.