As Casio unveils its £300 robot companion, questions remain over whether artificial intelligence can ever replicate the warmth, loyalty and unpredictability of real pets ...

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 ...

Thanks to generative AI, Moflin simulates a wide spectrum of feelings, including joy, curiosity, relaxation, and even ...

Packed with innovation, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller sets a new standard in deep-clean performance and AI-powered precision ...

A trial using robotic pets to tackle loneliness in ... such as petting and hugging - much like a real animal. The scheme follows similar tests by other local authorities across the country - where the ...

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 ...

Digital health tools are all the rage. Hospitals and health systems are proving them to be useful in treating all kinds of ailments. Casey Bennett is at the forefront of digital health research. In ...

What if your childhood Tamagotchi could step off the screen and into the real world? Imagine a tiny robot, complete with blinking eyes and lifelike movements, responding to your voice and following ...

A care home has introduced robotic dogs and cats to tackle loneliness among its residents. Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading, Berks., says its 'robo-dog' and 'robo-cat' reduce stress and provide ...

Rowan Hooper’s musings on future robot pets brought to mind two things. The first was the Furby, an electronic “pet” developed in the late 90s. It could respond to a variety of inputs with changes to ...

ChatGPT and other AI tools are upending our digital lives, but our AI interactions are about to get physical. Humanoid robots trained with a particular type of AI to sense and react to their world ...