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aibo vs CASBOT 01
Quick verdict
aibo leads on 8 of 12 comparable rows
aibo leads on Readiness Score, Reality Score, Price, and Countries (+4 more). CASBOT 01 leads on Data Freshness, Battery, Mobility, and Manipulation.
Who should choose which?
Choose aibo if…
- You want higher readiness (88/100 vs peers) for near-term home use.
- Verified shipping and public proof matter more to you (reality score 82/100).
- Budget is a priority and aibo lists lower ($3,199.99).
- You need a buy now path today while alternatives are still prototype or coming soon.
- Your main goal is conversation, which aibo targets directly.
Choose CASBOT 01 if…
- Your main goal is home assistant, which CASBOT 01 targets directly.
- Strengths like mobility and manipulation match how you plan to use it at home.
- You prefer a humanoid form factor over the alternatives in this compare.
| Spec | aibo  SonyLeads 8 | CASBOT 01  CASBOTLeads 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Readiness Score | 88 | 75 |
| Reality Score | 82 | 68 |
| Data Freshness | 85% | 100% |
| Speed | Unknown | Unknown |
| Payload | Unknown | Unknown |
| Specs | ||
| Height | 29.3 cm | 179 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 60 kg |
| Battery | 2 h | 4+ h |
| Form | Animal-like | Humanoid |
| Availability | ||
| Price | $3,199.99 | $45,000+ |
| Market Status | Buy Now | Limited |
| Availability | Available | Limited |
| Countries | United States, Japan | China |
| Intelligence | ||
| Mobility | 76 | 88 |
| Manipulation | 28 | 86 |
| Perception | 85 | 82 |
| Autonomy | 80 | 74 |
| Social Interaction | 92 | 52 |
| Home Navigation | 68 | 58 |
| Sensors | ToF sensor, 2× ranging sensors, capacitive touch (head, jaw, back), dual 6-axis IMU (head, torso), light sensor, 4× paw pads | RGB-D cameras, LiDAR, IMU, auditory sensors, 6-axis force/torque (hand and joint stack per CES PR) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, LTE (included SIM) | Wi-Fi, Etherneti |
| Ecosystem | My aibo app; AI Cloud Plan (3 years included); Virtual food and friends; Pink ball and optional aibone | End-to-end multimodal embodied AI stack; 2 kHz real-time force control joint modules; Open basic skills library for industry partners (announced); Lenovo Fire Seed Project manufacturing integration |
Green cells mark the stronger value in each row across 2 robots.