Ever since Hythe View Nursing Home limited its visitations last March, they’ve noticed that the residents had missed the interaction with their furry friends. To remedy the situation and give the elders a comforting companion, the nursing home staff invested in two robopets.

The robodog was named Bonzo and the robocat was named Simba. Both were named by the elderly residents. These robopets are able to respond to the resident’s interactions. They also have a similar look and behavior of real cats and dogs!

“Residents who routinely engage with them have become less agitated, their mood has improved, and it’s reduced their reliance on calming medication,” Heather Heath, the Activities Coordinator said.

Source: In YourArea

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