The Anthouse Pet Companion Robot plays fetch with dogs

Do you ever feel guilty about leaving your dog at home alone when you need to buy groceries? If you do, a new robot may be able to change that: The Anthouse Pet Companion Robot can play fetch, feed and even let you talk to your pet from your desk. The $349 robot, which comes in white or yellow, can be set to automatic mode or be controlled via a companion app to interact with a pet in real-time. The bot, which has so far raised $10,112 on Kickstarter, can monitor your dog's activity via a live stream connected to your phone, allowing you to take pictures and share videos on social media. The multi-purpose bot has a range of features, including an automatic food dispenser, automated obstacle avoidance, video monitoring, a mini tennis ball launcher and automated charging.