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Eibo simulates a small dog. It displays behaviors such as different moods, hunger, tiredness, and location awareness. Depending on factors such as if it has been 'fed', how long it has been 'awake', and when it was last 'petted', the robot will change its behavior accordingly. Each action that it receives changes the probability of other actions. Emotions are displayed through moving eyebrows, it carries a 'bone' in its mouth that functions as a touch sensor, and it can detect the ambient light level.
