Hasbro unveils robot puppy to keep seniors company: Toy responds to touch and voice cues - and won't chew your slippers

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, Hasbro's Joy For All brand has released'the perfect pet' that doesn't need to be fed, walked or bathed. Called the Companion Pet Pup, this robotic golden retriever has realistic fur, BarkBack technology and built-in sensors that recognize human touch. 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, Hasbro's Joy For All brand has released'the perfect pet' that doesn't need to be fed, walked or bathed The Companion Pet Pup is part of Hasbro's Joy For All brand, which creates products specifically for seniors.