I agree the I-cybie is far less of a bot than the aibo. I think that rebuilding it with a EZ-B and adding the necessary sensors/camera, it could be closer to the aibo. The cost to do this project would be about the same cost as an aibo but it could be spread out over a considerable amount of time. A lot of scripting would have to go into place, but with the Auto Position panels, I think you could get it going pretty well.

I have an unopened one on the way. I figure I can give it a go and document the progress as it is made or failed. It is better than documenting the progress of yet another wall-e, which I am working on now.

Sounds like a great idea! You'd be the first here to tackle it. Best of luck to you.