iRobot cofounder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, a pet-inspired emotionally aware home robot designed to learn your routines ...

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 ...

Ageless Innovation developed animatronic pets about 10 years ago. "Purrs and meows, it lifts its paw, adorable," said Colleen McMichael, whose mom had one during her last few years of life. "It ...

Vbot's Companion Robotic Dog, set to debut at CES 2026, is positioned as a family-friendly robot that the company says can follow you around, take photos and videos, and help with tasks around the ...

The Aura, awhite robot with a smiling face displayed on its screen - Takway AI Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, but they're also a big commitment. You have to feed them, ...

At Springwood Library in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains, a hush falls over a crowd of children as a librarian arrives, gently placing two cat carriers on the floor. Inside, not real cats—but ...