The concept of traditional household pets is getting a futuristic twist with the emergence of AI-powered robotic pets that don't require feeding, grooming or walks in the park. Robot dog: Chinese company Unitree Robotics recently unveiled its consumer tech product called the Go1, an intelligent quadruped robot designed to be a companion without the need for leashes or collars. Go1, which can reach speeds of up to 10 miles per hour, can even tailor its pace to match that of its owner, whether they're cycling, skateboarding, or simply strolling.
Jun. 10—Robotic pets, walkers, tool kits and music players: All are part of an updated library of resources at Hospice of Anchorage that are now available to local families at no cost. Amy Tribbett, executive director of Hospice of Anchorage, said the expanded resource library was made by possible by CARES Act grant funding. The items available for distribution are meant to help community .
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(WXYZ) â Itâs not a real dog, but the health benefits of a robotic companion pet are proving to be just as real.
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received an Ageless Innovations Joy For All companion pet in November. The pet was originally designed as a consumer product to inspire play, but the pandemic revealed an even more powerful use, apotential treatment for depression and anxiety, possibly even slowing or reversing dementia disorders, which are all proven to progress more rapidly in isolation.
âI was a little skeptical at first, but the feedback we have gotten has just been so positive. I mean, this has been a life changing experience for some folks,â says Dr. Thomas B. Jankowski, a research gerontologist at Wayne State University.