Robotic dog that likes stroking could keep seniors company

Dogs have been found to ease loneliness among the elderly, but the responsibility of caring for'man's best friend' can be too demanding for some. Now, researchers have created a'emotional' robotic pub that could solve this issue. Dubbed MiRo, the biomimetic robot that enjoys human interaction and could make a good companion for the elderly, according to its designers. MiRo is a biomimetic robot that enjoys human interaction and could make a good companion for the elderly. This robot pup MiRo is fitted with various sensors that mean it can'feel' a stroke on its head or back, and even wags its tail when it's feeling happy.