Japanese electronics maker Sony released the first version of AIBO in 1999. The robot dog used AI to learn and grow, following its owner around and wagging its tail. It initially proved a hit ...

A Japanese traditional coming-of-age festival took place at a shrine in Tokyo for an unusual kind of visitor — robot dogs.

A group of robotic dog owners have brought their robo-pooches to a shrine to celebrate a Japanese festival meant for children ...

Robot pet owners brought their automated dogs for blessings at a traditional festival in Tokyo, ABC News reported on Thursday. The coming-of-age festival, Shichi-go-san (seven-five-three), is ...