Term of the Moment
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Definition: virtual companion
An electronic pet. A popular virtual companion to come down the pike has been Sony's Aibo robot dog. Aibo simulates instincts and feelings, and you do not have to walk it!
Aibo Takes Orders
Preprogrammed behavioral patterns let Aibo perform tricks and express emotions. This first-generation model was superseded by one that looks more like a puppy (see Aibo). (Image courtesy of Sony Corporation.)