That robotic dog you wanted as a kid is back. And sadly, it's just as expensive. Sony had announced that after more than a decade since retiring its robot dog product, the Aibo will be coming back ...

to teach Sony's robot dog Aibo to walk more quietly. Many users of the robot dog complain about the loud noise it makes when walking. In principle, loud noises are a general problem with robots.

AIBO, the adorable Sony robot dog, was discontinued in 2006. But they inspired enough love in their owners to try and have them repaired, and when they could not be, to hold funerals for them.

I had to agree. And it made me realize how little progress we've made in the robot dog space since the Sony AIBO. Sure, AIBO cost $1,500, but even the $349 Pleo robot dino-pet used better and much ...