Technology is often viewed as a contributor to our culture's epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but one company is trying to prove the opposite. Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CES exhibitor Tombot created this robotic Labrador retriever named Jennie, which it says can serve as an emotional support animal ...

This lifelike robotic puppy by TomBot was developed to provide comfort for people with dementia; it aims to reduce anxiety and the need for medication in memory care settings. Jennie is a 6-pound ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As millions of older adults across the United States continue to experience loneliness and social isolation, non-profit ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tombot, the robotics company that earned widespread acclaim at CES earlier this year for its lifelike robotic puppy, Jennie, announced today the successful close—and ...

“If you keep your hand here long enough it feels like he’s breathing,” Alan Trujillo said, explaining the lifelike, battery-powered pet he was holding. It’s a toy he brings in for older adults, as ...

Discover metaAnimal—a lifelike companion. Whether it's metaCat/Dog/Panda, these interactive pets offer love, comfort, and endless bonding experiences. SHENZHEN ...

Jennie is a 6-pound robotic Labrador puppy designed to mimic the movements of a real pet, and to help alleviate symptoms like loneliness and agitation in seniors. Built with help from Jim Hensons ...