Sony aibo vs DEEP Lite3
The Sony aibo is listed, but we couldn’t confirm it can be ordered now. The DEEP Lite3 is sold through sales. The DEEP Lite3 is 11 cm taller.
| Sony aibo | DEEP Lite3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Not confirmed orderable | Contact sales |
| Autonomy | Autonomous | Developer platform |
| Price (USD) | Over $3,000 (reported) | — |
| Height | 29 cm | 41 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 12 kg |
| Payload | — | 5 kg, walking load |
| Battery | — | — |
| Runtime | 2 h | 1.5–2 h |
| Joints (DOF) | 22 | 12 |
| Walking speed | — | — |
| Top speed | — | Up to 2.5 m/s |
| Keep you company | Sold robot does it, per maker | Not claimed |
| Sources | us.aibo.com, aibo.sony.jp, robotsguide.com all facts | ca.robotshop.com, deeprobotics.cn 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. DEEP Lite3: Offer/status checked Oct 27, 2026.
To scale, next to a 175 cm person.
Key differences
- Autonomy differs: the Sony aibo is autonomous (acts on its own); the DEEP Lite3 is developer platform (you program what it does).
- Only the Sony aibo has a claim or demo for keep you company.
- The DEEP Lite3 weighs 9.8 kg more (12 vs 2.2 kg).
- Published runtime: Sony aibo, 2 h; DEEP Lite3, 1.5–2 h. Conditions vary; these figures do not establish which runs longer in the same use.
- Sold to US buyers: Sony aibo, yes; DEEP Lite3, yes.
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"
DEEP Lite3 in brief
The DEEP Lite3 is sold through the maker's sales team. There is no buy button with stock.
DEEP Robotics lists front and rear obstacle stop and visual following for Lite3. It also offers programming tools and sample code for developers. (deeprobotics.cn)