Sideswipe: January 18: Low maintenance pet
17 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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A pretend pet. Photo / Supplied
For those who aren't fully ready to take care of a pet, this adorable — and only mildly creepy — headless robot pet will make the perfect companion, giving the solace and attention you seek,
but without the commitment of picking up poop. Petit Qoobo calmly rests in your space as you go about your day-to-day life. Its tail is able to wag 80 different ways in reaction to your voice or touch — if it gets "startled" by loud sounds it will frantically swish its tail. The robot cushion even has a little "heartbeat" for a sense of closeness as you keep it close to you. It is deliberately headless because its creators want you to view the pet in a way you resonate with. Some may see a cat, while others envision a dog or rabbit.