Robotic Pets Keep Older Adults Company During Coronavirus Lockdown
You may get a meow, a purr, a roll-over or a blank stare when you pet the robotic cat. And someday soon, it may help connect you with your loved ones. READ...
Robot Dogs Can Help Seniors Cope—Especially During Covid
They’re not about to replace real-life therapy dogs, but research shows that motorized mutts can benefit people struggling with loneliness or dementia. READ...
In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?
As seniors find themselves cut off from loved ones during the pandemic, some are turning to automated animals for company. When Linda Spangler asked her mother, in a video chat, what she would like as a gift for her 92nd birthday, the response came promptly. READ...
A New Pilot Program Pairs Robotic Pets with Senior Citizens to Combat Loneliness
For months, individuals and families have quarantined at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. And with social distancing guidelines in place in most states across the country and fewer opportunities to socialize with friends, mental health experts explain that the...
Lifelike robotic pets are helping isolated seniors avoid loneliness
For some, limiting the spread of coronavirus has meant long periods of isolation. And for older adults — who are among the most vulnerable to the illness — that social distancing has come at a particular cost. READ...