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Robot companions can fill the void of having a pet in the home, albeit without nearly as much of a mess or upkeep with them ...

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

If you’re looking to get a dog but have reservations about all the poop, pee, and chewed shoes that you’ll have to deal with, then how about getting a robot one instead? Unitree has brought the idea a ...

Unitree expects to ship between 10,000 and 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026 alone, and the company shows no signs of slowing down. From dancing at China's Spring Festival Gala to going on solo dog walks ...

If you worry about your pets getting lonely in the house, this bizarre robot companion might be the perfect solution. Aura is the robotic 'pet butler' designed to keep your furry friends company while ...

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, ...

A row has erupted at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, after Galgotias University showcased 'Orion', a Chinese-made robotic ...

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," ...