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ekianjo on Nov 1, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Sony Aibo

When i see this pet robot, I fail to see what problem it solves. That's probably the biggest issue: no focus.

criddell on Nov 1, 2017 | [–]

Why does it have to solve a problem? It's not a tool.

kalleboo on Nov 1, 2017 | | [–]

Well if you want a pet/companion, but your apartment doesn't allow pets and you work a punishing Tokyo salaryman schedule so you couldn't take care of one even if it did.

sparkzilla on Nov 1, 2017 | [–]

It doesn't shit all over your floor.

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