Sony aibo vs Go2 EDU
The Sony aibo is listed, but we couldn’t confirm it can be ordered now. The Go2 EDU is available to order now at $11,000. The Go2 EDU is 11 cm taller.
| Sony aibo | Go2 EDU | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not confirmed orderable | Orderable now |
| Autonomy | Autonomous | Developer platform |
| Price (USD) | Over $3,000 (reported) | $11,000 |
| Height | 29 cm | 40 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 15 kg |
| Payload | — | 8 kg |
| Battery | — | 432 Wh |
| Runtime | 2 h | About 2–4 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 22 | 12 |
| Walking speed | — | 0–3.7 m/s |
| Top speed | — | About 5 m/s (max running) |
| Keep you company | Sold robot does it, per maker | Sold robot does it, per maker |
| Sources | us.aibo.com, aibo.sony.jp, robotsguide.com all facts | unitree.com, robotshop.com all facts |
A teal edge marks the better figure. The cheaper price is marked only when both robots can be ordered. "—" means the maker does not publish it. Runtime is not ranked because ranges and conditions vary. Last full check: Oct 24, 2026. Sony aibo: Offer/status checked Oct 25, 2026. Go2 EDU: Offer/status checked Oct 24, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Autonomy differs: the Sony aibo is autonomous (acts on its own); the Go2 EDU is developer platform (you program what it does).
- The Go2 EDU weighs 12.8 kg more (15 vs 2.2 kg).
- Published runtime: Sony aibo, 2 h; Go2 EDU, About 2–4 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: Sony aibo, yes; Go2 EDU, not stated.
Sony aibo in brief
The Sony aibo is listed, but we couldn't confirm it can be ordered now.
Sony says aibo explores on its own, gets to know household members over time and returns to its charging station by itself. (us.aibo.com)
Keep you company: "a one-of-a-kind partner to share life with"
Go2 EDU in brief
The Go2 EDU is available to order now at robotshop.com for $11,000 (Go2 EDU). The seller page says: “Orders placed today are expected to ship within ~3-4 weeks.”
Unitree's spec table marks full owner programming, a depth camera, foot force sensors and a 2-4 hour battery as standard only on the Go2 EDU. (unitree.com)
Keep you company: "simulating the behaviour of a real pet dog"