Raymond Houle Jr., 80, was terribly lonely after moving into a veterans’ home in Bristol, R.I. Pets weren’t allowed and he really missed the 14-year-old cat he had to give up. His mood began to ...

“Jennie” was created to bring comfort and support to the 300+ million seniors struggling with dementia or mild cognitive impairment SANTA CLARITA, CA, UNITED ...

Just like us, our pets are living, breathing beings – just a different species. And that they’re creatures with minds of their own makes it all the more special when they decide to sit by us or spend ...

Shenzhen-based robotics company Dobot on Monday launched the Rover X1, the company’s first intelligent robot dog designed for ...

Tombot has announced that it will be revealing its next generation of lifelike robotic pets at next year’s CES in Las Vegas. Jennie, its upcoming fully-autonomous Labrador Retriever puppy robot was ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tombot, the robotics company that earned widespread acclaim at CES earlier this year for its lifelike robotic puppy, Jennie, announced today the successful close—and ...

BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Residents at the Rhode Island Veterans Home were recently given the gift of dogs and cats, robotic ones. Ted Fischer, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation LLC, said in ...

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 ...

Artificial intelligence could soon start replacing household pets — no vet bills required. As various types of robots continue to hit the market, AI-powered “animals” have arrived on the scene as well ...

Have you ever wondered how it feels to have a loyal companion like our dog? Well, if you have no such real thing, Tombot can still provide a true friend for your mental health thanks to Jennie, an ...

Hasbro, the Pawtucket-based maker of beloved classics such as Monopoly and Play-Doh, will be collaborating with the University’s Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative to advance realistic robotic pet ...