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, ...

Binghamton University researchers have developed a robotic guide dog system that uses GPT-4-powered voice interaction to help visually impaired users navigate ...

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 ...

Since the early 1900s, dogs have helped people who are blind or have low vision to navigate their world. Now, in a very 21st ...

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, ...

Researchers are in the process of tailoring a robot dog prototype based on feedback and preferences from people with blindness or partial sightedness. Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or ...

From robotic cats and dogs to immersive VR environments, simulative technologies have surged in long‑term aged care settings.

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

To find the best robot vacuums for pet hair, we consulted the ultimate experts: dog and cat parents. Here are their top 5 picks for 2026, plus insights from cleaning pros.