Sony Corporation announced the launch of aibo Patrol, a new service for autonomous entertainment robot aibo. This service will release following a system software update to version 2.0 currently scheduled for mid-February, 2019. aibo Patrol is a new service built on the concept of "securitainment" (security and entertainment), which provides peace of mind in addition to the everyday fun of living with aibo. When the service launches, aibo will become able to patrol a room and report on its condition free of charge. Sony will also continuously expand and add new features to aibo Patrol post-launch. Additionally, the "aibo Premium Plan" scheduled for a June 2019 release plans to add even more new features to aibo Patrol, remove the limit for the number of photos aibo can store, provide original photo album designs, and more. aibo Patrol Main Features: The following features will be provided free of charge through the aibo version 2.0 system software update: Person of Interest Registry; The faces and names of up to 10 people can be registered to "My aibo" for aibo to find. Maps and Patrol Routes: The map of the house created by aibo will now be viewable through My aibo. This map can be used to select locations for aibo to patrol and to assign names to the patrol routes. At the pre-registered time of day, aibo will play the "Puppy Patrol" melody and make its way to the selected location, find the "Person of Interest," and show off its adorable moves. Reports: Use My aibo to check reports about aibo's patrol status and daily interactions with aibo.