A care home has introduced robotic dogs and cats to tackle loneliness among its residents. Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading, Berks., says its 'robo-dog' and 'robo-cat' reduce stress and provide ...

For millions of older adults, loneliness is an ongoing crisis, posing serious repercussions for mental and physical health. Spending time with cats and dogs can go a long way towards easing loneliness ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A study at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is showing promising results for elderly patients with dementia. The study involved giving interactive robotic pets, both cats and 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, ...

As robotic pets and virtual reality headsets become more common in aged care homes, Australian researchers are warning that ...

Binghamton University researchers have developed a robotic guide dog system that uses GPT-4-powered voice interaction to help visually impaired users navigateThe Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your In ...

On April 8, 2026, Louisiana Tech University introduced its newest robotic dog, enhanced and programmed by COES students, ...