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So your kid is asking for a pet, right? Of course, he or she is. Get your child a robot dog instead. There’s no clean-up, and no walks during torrential downpours.

But all that aside, given that they come in all shapes in sizes, what is most fascinating about robot dogs is the range of features they incorporate. Some robot toys, as we’ve found, are packed with tech features that require a smartphone to fully unlock. Others are about the connection your son or daughter makes with the toy, and they can be useful surrogates when an actual pet can’t be accommodated. Kids can get the benefits of pet-ownership, like bonding and play, without the responsibility of, you know, actual pet ownership.

You’ve probably heard of pet therapy, a type of animal-assisted intervention used to improve a patient’s social, emotional, and cognitive functioning. It’s been shown to be particularly helpful for seniors. But what you may not realize is that using robotic cats and dogs may be just as effective. Here’s what you should know about battery-powered pets.

It’s Amazon Prime Day and this product which we love has a rating of almost five stars. There are over 1,100 reviews!

Aging seniors that cannot care for a companion animal will love this cat companion as it’s almost a real pet. It’s much more than a plush toy!

Pets can provide their owners with unconditional love and companionship, which is especially important for individuals who live alone.

Without a doubt, the hardest thing about getting older is watching the people you love get older, too. Your aging parents or loved ones deserve to spend their remaining years with as much love and warmth as possible, especially if they are battling an illness.

Pilot study finds Joy for All robotic companion pets improve interactions, behaviors and quality of life in hospice dementia patients.

It has been widely reported that animal-assisted therapy can help individuals cope with stress, reduce depression, prevent loneliness and improve socialization. However, for home health or hospice patient, a pet can also be burdensome. The added responsibility of caring for a pet is often too much for the patient and their family.

It’s important to remember when talking about disability, that the term is much broader than we normally think. It’s such a broad umbrella that encompasses things you can be born with, like autism or blindness, but also a broken leg or Alzheimer’s. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that one in five Americans lives with a disability. Technology designed for people with disabilities, therefore, is not a niche field, but one that can and will benefit everybody.