A new robotic pet has landed at CES 2026, and this one comes from Vbot. It’s called the Vbot Companion Robotic Dog. The company says it’s “designed to move seamlessly through everyday environments ...

Vbot's Companion Robotic Dog, set to debut at CES 2026, is positioned as a family-friendly robot that the company says can follow you around, take photos and videos, and help with tasks around the ...

Robotic pets — lifelike, interactive companions — can brighten the days of seniors with dementia in ways you might not expect ...

From toys to premium companions, robot pets are rising in popularity. But can they truly replace a real dog?

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

TL;DR: Colin Angle, creator of the Roomba, introduces Familiar, an AI-powered, plush robotic pet designed for social interaction and emotional support. Equipped with sensors to read body language and ...

A robotic pet is nothing more than an artificially intelligent machine made to look like a companion animal, or pet. The most common of these artificial pets include dogs, cats, rabbits and birds, but ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

A pilot program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is using robotic animals to bring joy and connection to patients with dementia.