| The ERS-7 was introduced on September
4th 2003.
The ERS-7 is available only in Pearlescent White. The new touch
sensitive sensors are located in the head, three on the back, and
under the chin. There are also sensors on each paw. The new Illume-Face
is an LED face panel that provides a new way for the robot to express
its feelings, emotions and current conditions. There is also a new
edge detection sensor in the chest to help AIBO avoid falling from
a steep height. The new touch sensors on the head and back also
illuminate in different colors.
The ERS-7 comes with everything needed right out of the box. The
Mind software is on a 32 MB Pink memory stick. The charging station
with the barcode patterned station pole and black, blue and green
station marker allows AIBO to recharge him/herself when the battery
is low. This is the first AIBO that can truly be left running autonomously
24/7.
The ERS-7 also introduced a new toy for AIBO, the AIBOne. AIBO
can pick up the bone in his mouth and do tricks with it.
The ERS-7 is often referred to as Snoopy because of the resemblance
to the Peanuts character from Charles Schulz.
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