Raymond Houle Jr., 80, was terribly lonely after moving into a veterans’ home in Bristol, R.I. Pets weren’t allowed and he really missed the 14-year-old cat he had to give up. His mood began to ...

Discover how to build your very own robotic dog from plywood—a fantastic option when having a real dog isn't possible! Though ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tombot, the robotics company that earned widespread acclaim at CES earlier this year for its lifelike robotic puppy, Jennie, announced today the successful close—and ...

A trial using robotic pets to tackle loneliness in care homes has been launched. The robotic pets have realistic fur and built in sensors, meaning they can respond to motion and touch, such as petting ...

A trial using robotic pets to tackle loneliness in care homes has been launched. West Berkshire Council's adult social care ...

Researchers with the University of Maryland are turning a dog they nicknamed Spot into a robot that can assess patients at mass casualty scenes.

The Kellner Center, set to open in 2027, will be an indoor practice facility for all 23 UW-Madison varsity sports. The robot ...

Cargill deploys Boston Dynamics' robotic dog Spot to patrol its Amsterdam plant, performing thousands of inspections weekly ...