Some of us have gotten to the age where we wonder if adopting a pet would be the right thing to do, even though we know that ...

They might not be the cuddliest creatures, but robotic pets may be one answer to the loneliness epidemic in older adults. Companion robotic pets reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness in women ...

Bittle X turns robotics into an accessible, hands-on learning experience. Students or hobbyists can assemble it, program it ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Technology is often viewed as a contributor to our culture's epidemic of loneliness and isolation, but one company is trying to prove the opposite. Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," ...

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 ...

A Joy for All Companion pet. Credit: Joy for All Companion Pets/ Ageless Innovation You might think it was a typical therapy session at a long-term care facility. In a quiet room, a therapist sets ...

SALISBURY — Staff members from Salisbury VA’s Community Living Center (CLC) — which houses the facility’s long-term residents—recently distributed 12 robotic dogs and cats to be shared among CLC and ...