“Imagine a robotic pet so real you fall in love,” says Tom Stevens, CEO of Tombot. This innovative invention has gained a lot of attention online, with many sharing mixed reactions about the lifelike robot that brings companionship and comfort to elderly people who struggle with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
The super-realistic robot reacts to human touch, wags its tail, and even barks, apart from having interactive sensors and voice commands that can be controlled through a smartphone app.