I do not mean to undermine the deep-hearted psycho-spiritual connection that a dog-owner feels for its dog, and nor am I exaggerating the narrative that intelligent robots will replace animal companions in the near future.
It’s obvious that you will not have to feed it, take it for a walk or deal with the annoying barking, but whether these deletions will level up the pre-destined maneuvers of a robo-dog or will it just present itself as a smart toy is the unanswered question.
The buzz by Tombots Robotics that is developing this relatively cheaper robo-dog explains that it was meant to fill the void of caretaker and therapeutic personnel in nursing homes and other counseling homes which help people suffering from dementia like diseases.
Robots will come a long way in the future when it comes to filling the void created by lack of human resource.
Tombot’s robo-dog has a hyper-realistic appearance which makes it look like a real dog, although its looks cannot fool one.
Tombot’s mission as it says officially is to improve the quality of life of seniors who are suffering from dementia and other relative impairments.