Even in the advanced world of 2024, robots are still better in science ... to tell us all about her efforts to create cuddly companion bots for real.

Even in the advanced world of 2024, robots are still better in science ... to tell us all about her efforts to create cuddly companion bots for real.

Companion robots, in particular, have caught the public’s attention. For years, mental health experts have warned of a loneliness epidemic, particularly among older adults. A 2017 AARP study ...

New York state officials have offered robot companions to more than 800 older adults. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) announced that it would work with its local partners to ...

For the 90s and 2000s kids who had an unhealthy attachment to FurReal Friends or Tomagotchis, this extremely cute pet robot ...

Jennie’s a source of comfort, a companion, and a friend. With her lifelike features and interactive behaviors, she can help alleviate feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. Every detail ...

Companion robotic pets reduced depression ... who also conducted a study of older adults and people with dementia, said robot pets are not for all older adults because individual needs vary ...