Headless, cat-like robot pillow wags its tail when it's stroked to reduce stress

It may look like frightening, but this headless, cat-like robot is designed to calm its owner. Called Qoobo, the Japanese robot pillow reacts to touch by wagging its mechanical tail that'closely mimics the flexible and elegant movements of an animal'. The purpose of this robotic creature is to soothe owners, as it has been confirmed in three psychological evaluations to ease anxiety, depression and feelings of fatigue. Qoobo is a Japanese robot pillow that reacts to touch by wagging its mechanical tail that'closely mimics the flexible and elegant movements of an animal' Qoobo was designed by Yukai Engineering in Japan, which makes a range of'communication robots' – all of which are designed to connect people with others and their own emotions. 'When rubbed, it swings playfully.