Living EMO vs Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)
Key facts
Living EMO (Living.AI; Shipping) and Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) (Sony Group Corporation; Shipping) are both companion robots. Published figures: weight 0.2 kg (1 lb) vs 2.2 kg (5 lb); runtime 4 h vs 2 h. Price: Living EMO US$279 (EMO (black)), global (living.ai store) (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price). RankedRobot rank among companion robots: Living EMO #2 of 5 (score 52.8, grade B), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) #4 of 5 (score 45.8, grade B). Disclosure: Living EMO has 19 sourced values (79% of tracked fields), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) has 20 (83%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/livingai-emo-vs-sony-aibo-ers-1000/ (checked 2026-09-26) · Every figure below links to its source · Living EMO spec sheet · Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) spec sheet
| Spec | Living EMO | Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) |
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| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| Price | US$279 (EMO (black)), global (living.ai store) (official price) source US$289 (EMO White), global (living.ai store) (official price) source US$369 (EMO GO HOME), global (living.ai store) (official price) source US$379 (EMO GO HOME White), global (living.ai store) (official price) source | US$3,199.99, US (official price) source US$2,899.99, US (reported price) source US$300/month, US (official price) source |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 · 52.8 · grade B | #4 of 5 · 45.8 · grade B |
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| Interaction | Facial recognition, emotion/expression display, 4 smart digital servos for expressive movement, gesture recognition, voice commands, light controlReportedSource: heyupnow.com (2026-09-26) | Face/voice/touch recognition, autonomous personality development, tricks, cloud-based memory of people and experiencesManufacturerSource: us.aibo.com (2026-09-26) |
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| Mobility | Stationary desktop robot (no locomotion/wheels); expressive head/body movement onlyManufacturerSource: living.ai (2026-09-26) | Autonomous quadruped walking with SLAM-based indoor navigationManufacturerSource: helpguide.sony.net (2026-09-26) |
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| Subscription | No subscription; one-time purchase with optional paid accessoriesManufacturerSource: living.ai (2026-09-26) | |
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| Microphones | Not tracked | |
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| Runtime | 4 hManufacturerSource: living.ai (2026-09-26)Conditions: task/activity not further specified by manufacturer beyond headline figureMaker's figure is an "up to" value. | 2 hManufacturerSource: helpguide.sony.net (2026-09-26)Conditions: standard mode operation, as stated by manufacturer |
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Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Living EMO and the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
Published figures: weight 0.2 kg (1 lb) vs 2.2 kg (5 lb); runtime 4 h vs 2 h. Price: Living EMO US$279 (EMO (black)), global (living.ai store) (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price).
Which is cheaper, the Living EMO or the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
Price: Living EMO US$279 (EMO (black)), global (living.ai store) (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Living EMO or the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
RankedRobot rank among companion robots: Living EMO #2 of 5 (score 52.8, grade B), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) #4 of 5 (score 45.8, grade B). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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