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Robot companions can fill the void of having a pet in the home, albeit without nearly as much of a mess or upkeep with them ...

If you worry about your pets getting lonely in the house, this bizarre robot companion might be the perfect solution. Aura is the robotic 'pet butler' designed to keep your furry friends company while ...

Unitree expects to ship between 10,000 and 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026 alone, and the company shows no signs of slowing down. From dancing at China's Spring Festival Gala to going on solo dog walks ...

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. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

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 ...

A robot is a machine that can be built to resemble a living creature — designed to move and respond to voice commands or by touch, and to perform complex tasks. Most robots in use today don’t look ...

Year-long clinical trial finds robotic companion pets may improve outcomes for hospitalized older adults ...

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 ...