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Sony 's new robotic dog, aibo, appears at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 1. (Photo by Keiichiro Sato)

HISASHI IWATO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Sony said Wednesday it will roll out a new robot dog on Jan. 11, 2018, the year of the dog, that will be packed with the latest robotic technologies, including sensors to help it recognize its environment, and artificial intelligence to help it "think," plus the mechanics to act on its thoughts.

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