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Sony aibo (ERS-1000) vs Unitree Robotics Go2

The Sony aibo (ERS-1000) costs ¥272,800 new; the Unitree Robotics Go2 costs $1,600. The Go2 is taller (1'4" vs 1'0"), with 12 vs 22 degrees of freedom. Full verified comparison below, in your selected currency and units.

More affordableGo2Unitree Robotics Go2 is cheaper new
Holds value better (modeled)aibo (ERS-1000)Sony aibo (ERS-1000) — ≈40%/yr vs ≈48%/yr modeled depreciation
TallerGo2Unitree Robotics Go2 (1'4" / 0.4 m)
HeavierGo2Unitree Robotics Go2 (33 lb / 15 kg)
More degrees of freedomaibo (ERS-1000)Sony aibo (ERS-1000) (22 DoF)
Sony aibo (ERS-1000)Sonyaibo (ERS-1000)Unitree Robotics Go2Unitree RoboticsGo2
MakerSonyUnitree Robotics
FormQuadrupedQuadruped
TierConsumerHobbyist
AvailabilityDiscontinuedShipping
New price$1,670$1,600
Est. used (modeled)$203$248
Height1'0"1'4"
Weight5 lb33 lb
DoF2212
Debut20172023
Perfect forHomeResearch

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Frequently asked

Is the Sony aibo (ERS-1000) or the Unitree Robotics Go2 cheaper?

Unitree Robotics Go2 is cheaper new.

Which is bigger, the aibo (ERS-1000) or the Go2?

Unitree Robotics Go2 (1'4" / 0.4 m) is the larger of the two on this measure.

Which has more degrees of freedom?

Sony aibo (ERS-1000) (22 DoF).

Sony aibo (ERS-1000) vs Unitree Robotics Go2: which should you choose?

You can buy the Go2 today ($1,600); the aibo (ERS-1000) is discontinued. Both are quadruped humanoids. Unitree Robotics Go2 is cheaper new. The aibo (ERS-1000) suits home, while the Go2 suits research. Compare the verified specs above and see each model page for depreciation and resale estimates.

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