For millions of older adults, loneliness is an ongoing crisis, posing serious repercussions for mental and physical health. Spending time with cats and dogs can go a long way towards easing loneliness ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before Steve Saling goes to bed at night, he has to make sure his cat Cynthia is nearby. "There are times I can't even go to sleep ...

If you worry about your pets getting lonely in the house, this bizarre robot companion might be the perfect solution. Aura is the robotic 'pet butler' designed to keep your furry friends company while ...

Elephant Robotics's MarsCat, the world's first bionic pet cat, is designed to serve as a robotic companion for homes, educational purposes, and research. Unlike traditional pets, MarsCat is entirely ...

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 ...

They might not be the cuddliest creatures, but robotic pets may be one answer to the loneliness epidemic in older adults. Companion robotic pets reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness in women ...

The robot cats are lifelike, cute, demand attention, and sleep when not in contact with its owner to save batteries. This range of toys is called Joy For All, and there are some major pluses, despite ...