Scientists developing robo-cat with AI to help the elderly

An artificially intelligent'robo-cat' that keeps elderly people company is being developed by scientists. The cat can remind an ageing owner to take their medication or help find their spectacles, and may one day feature prominently in care homes, experts claim. It purrs and asks for belly rubs like a real cat, and is designed to help the elderly stem feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety. An artificially intelligent'robo-cat' that can keep elderly people company is being developed by scientists. Researchers are working to add artificial intelligence to toymaker Hasbro's Joy For All robotic cat (pictured), which has been on the market for two years The robot feline, called Affordable Robotic Intelligence for Elderly Support, or'Aries', aims to combine the companionship of a loving pet with the benefits of a computer assistant.