Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet ...

Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," and chirping "birds ... tells Mashable that the comfort and contentment seniors receive from the robots is not just anecdotal.

Elephant Robotics' bionic companion robot pets metaAniaml series harnesses technology with love and care to deliver emotional support for seniors. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, February 14 ...

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But could we see robot pets become more popular, even potentially replacing our familiar furry friends? They’re sometimes used in settings with elderly people dealing with loneliness ...

Beneath these new trends lies a reflection of Chinese modernization, which aims to provide more secure systems and dignified lives for its senior population. Sony's puppy-sized robot dogs "Aibo ...

When a user pets or touches Jennie ... Loneliness: The robotic puppy offers companionship to seniors and others experiencing isolation. Stress: Jennie can help alleviate psychological stress ...

SHENYANG, March 14 (Xinhua) -- In a nursing home in south China's Shenzhen, an elderly resident curiously reaches out to hold the hand of "Xia Lan," a humanoid robot with lifelike skin, blinking eyes ...