# What the Sony Aibo ERS-1000 knows about you

Made by Sony Corporation. 4 findings on record, 4 verified against primary sources. Every line is checked; a maker's claim is labeled as a claim, and we say so when nothing is on record.

## Biometric storage

Aibo learns and recognizes up to 100 faces using its camera, including detecting smiles. Facial recognition data is stored on the device and in Sony's cloud. The device is banned from sale in Illinois due to biometric data collection under BIPA.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2026-06-16
- Source: primary source (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298617)

## Capture indicator

Aibo has a front camera, SLAM navigation camera, four microphones, motion sensors, and touch sensors. The AI Cloud Plan is required at purchase, and the robot continuously gathers environmental and interaction data to personalize behavior and improve Sony's AI.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2026-06-16
- Source: primary source (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298617)

## Training data use

Sony uses Aibo data to personalize the robot and improve its AI, reserves the right to use your data for marketing, and may share de-identified data with third parties who want to market to you.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2026-06-16
- Source: primary source (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298617)

## Third-party sharing

Sony says it does not share personal information with third parties, but reserves the right to share de-identified data with third parties including companies that want to market to you.

- Posture: Verified
- As of: 2026-06-16
- Source: primary source (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00298617)

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