Robotic Pets For The Elderly
Hasbro is offering the companion pet for 99 90 and says it provides a two way give and take.
Robotic pets for the elderly. Benefits of robot pets it is true that real pets can prove to be an amazing addition to the life of the elderly or people sick with illnesses like dementia and alzheimer s. The hasbro pup joins other robotic pet offerings that began 15 years ago to address some of the companionship needs of older adults. Benchmark senior living at plymouth crossings uses robotic pets to help brighten the mood of elderly residents while also stimulating cognitive function. 1 who are companion robot pets for.
While hasbro is the first u s based company to jump into. Meet the robotic cat for the elderly dave lee north america technology reporter alan the cat feels just like the real thing he feels like a real cat says jim mcguckin as i place alan on his lap. Robot seals robot dogs robot cats can all help as a comfort pet. Robot pets for the elderly are not only great for companionship but offer care as well.
Robot animal therapy including companion pets for the elderly can give us similar positive results. The robotic cat is batter operated and has vibrapurr device to make purrs seem realistic. And alan is the name i ve given to a robotic companion pet developed by toy maker hasbro that i ve. Senior citizens and elderly who can benefit from animal therapy and may not be able to care for a pet.
In fact a 2017 study revealed that the interaction between aging adults and animals whether real or robotic can help lower blood pressure ease anxiety reduce feelings of loneliness and.