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Remembering AIBO

  • The various AIBO models for which the memorial service was held. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki.)

    The various AIBO models for which the memorial service was held. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki.)

  • Norimatsu Nobuyuki, president of A-Fun, eyes a tag-wagging AIBO robot.

    Norimatsu Nobuyuki, president of A-Fun, eyes a tag-wagging AIBO robot.

  • Tools presented as offerings to AIBO robots.

    Tools presented as offerings to AIBO robots.

  • The AIBO robots lined up for the July 2016 memorial ceremony at Kōfuku-ji. The three robots in the foreground were programmed to recite Buddhist sutras. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki).

    The AIBO robots lined up for the July 2016 memorial ceremony at Kōfuku-ji. The three robots in the foreground were programmed to recite Buddhist sutras. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki).

  • Head priest Ōi Fumihiko chants Buddhist sutras at a memorial service for AIBO robots. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki.)

    Head priest Ōi Fumihiko chants Buddhist sutras at a memorial service for AIBO robots. (Photograph courtesy of Norimatsu Nobuyuki.)

  • A-Fun technicians busy repairing AIBO robots.

    A-Fun technicians busy repairing AIBO robots.

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