Adults react strongly to robot pets, too. Since Sony closed the last repair clinics for its Aibo robot dog a year ago, Aibo owners in Japan have held funerals for their robotic pets when they ...

Researchers developed a protocol for using robotic pets with older adults with dementia. The protocol uses a low-cost robotic pet, establishes ideal session lengths and identifies common participant ...

Researchers have developed a protocol for using robotic pets with older adults with dementia. The protocol uses a low-cost robotic pet, establishes ideal session lengths, and identifies common ...

Research suggests animatronic pets can ease agitation in people with dementia and comfort those who are cognitively normal but lonely.

Since launching the Therapeutic Robotic Pet Program, the DOEA has given away more than 7,000 robotic pets to seniors in Florida. The program ended in June, but the effects are still being seen.

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) -- Your next Fido just might be a robot. The toy company Hasbro's Joy for All brand launched a new life-like robotic dog on Monday, a companion pet pup to accompany the brand's ...

Researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Mood and behavioral ...

Studies reveal that robotic pets can reduce agitation, enhance mood, and stimulate social interaction, particularly among older adults with dementia. (CREDIT: Tombot)© The Brighter Side of News ...

The dog is part of a line of robotic pets for the elderly by Ageless Innovation, a Hasbro product. A team of graduates at the University of Cincinnati is working to create the next generation of pets.

A line of robotic cats and dogs give comfort to patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Developers are exploring the use of artificial intelligence to make robotic pets even more useful to the ...

This robot is the Roomba version of a dog's best friend. With a companion app, owners can control their Pet Companion Robot over Wi-Fi.