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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

SARASOTA, Fla. - A clinical trial involving robotic pets and elderly adults hospitalized with dementia showed far-reaching impacts. The study was started by a Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse, and the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers the consumer tech beat for Forbes. I am at CES 2026 this week and came across an AI panda cub robot, which ...

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 ...