Recently the use of companion robot animals, both dogs and cats, is something that has been adopted by senior facilities, like nursing homes and assisted living homes, as well as individuals who want to provide their senior loved one with this type of companionship.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/index.php/blog/show/change-lives-of-elderlies-one-robotic-pet-at-a-time