LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Artificial cats and other man-made companions could be keeping Britain's elderly company within three years if society can be persuaded to start experimenting with robots. A ...

In the early 1990s, a researcher at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology began work on what would become Paro. More than 30 years after its development, the ...

A care home has introduced robotic dogs and cats to tackle loneliness among its residents. Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading, Berks., says its 'robo-dog' and 'robo-cat' reduce stress and provide ...

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 ...

In a world where technology really helps with our lives, here we have the Chongker Companion Robot Pet that comes up with a good solution for those seeking companionship without complexities.

ElliQ is an empathetic care companion designed for older adults aging independently at home. (Image courtesy of Intuition Robotics) A tabletop robot designed specifically for older adults is making ...

Did you ever see Robot and Frank? The charming 2012 film features Frank Langella as an elderly ex-cat burglar in the early stages of dementia whose son buys him a domestic robot to act as a caretaker.