Tens of thousands of older adults in New York are getting all the benefits of a furry friend – without the responsibility – thanks to a program that gives animatronic pets to seniors. The idea for the ...

Designed for seniors with dementia, the Tombot Jennie is the most realistic robot pet I've ever seen. It even helped comfort ...

Ecovacs has branched out from robovacs with an AI-powered, animatronic dog 'LilMilo' is designed to be an emotional companion ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Sisters nonprofit, Romeo's Joy , is bringing love and companionship to seniors with disabilities in an unusual way - through animatronic pets. They provide them to seniors with ...

A Nassau County extended care facility has enlisted the help of some unusual furry companions to combat the loneliness that seniors can experience. Studies show pets positively affect human health — ...

Then, turn the pet on and place the pet in front of the residents or on an individual’s lap; even provide a brush for grooming. If an animatronic pet is not available, then use a life-like stuffed ...

This clip shows an animatronic Doodle wearing a full Santa suit—hat included—sitting on the shelf in a store and enthusiastically singing “Jingle Bells” like it’s been rehearsing for weeks. It’s ...

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