But as more robot pets are coming on the market this year, and with AI likely to make them more realistic, we are also exploring what impact this could have on our relationship with animals ...

Sony’s Aibo may be discontinued, but robotic pets of all shapes and sizes continue to stake a claim in the hearts of people around the world. Despite the apparent intelligence of some of these ...

Designers of robot pets are fighting a never-ending battle with consumers to provide entertaining and realistic gadgets that respond to human interaction in ever more nuanced ways, mimicking the ...

There are no sharp claws or bites, but “we’ve made these pets as realistic as possible,” Fischer says. “When the cat purrs, it vibrates. You can feel it. The dogs have a tongue.

Robotic pets seem to be making a comeback at CES 2025, and not just because they can be fun sources of entertainment. Compared to last year, I've noticed that there has been a notable increase in ...

It features realistic fur, built-in motion sensors, a heartbeat, and of course bark back technology. Batteries and love included.

But as more robot pets are coming on the market this year, and with AI likely to make them more realistic, we are also exploring what impact this could have on our relationship with animals - both ...

The robot rabbits are remote-controlled, solar-powered and even have cameras which can look out for signs of movement that would show if a python is close by.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Senior citizens in the Triad are being given robot pets to help with loneliness they may be experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Winston-Salem organization Senior ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Senior citizens in the Triad are being given robot pets to help with loneliness they may be experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Winston-Salem organization Senior ...