Robot Pets Gain Ground But Can They Replace Unconditional Love?
• AI pet industry aiming to replace real pets, but can't replicate empathy and warmth of live animals • Recent advances made robot dogs/cats a viable option for those unable to care for a real pet • Robot pets don't require food, walks, litter boxes; allergy-free and no risk of injuries • Studies show therapeutic benefits of robot pets can be comparable to real pets • Widespread adoption will depend on AI pet prices coming down as technology advances