A robot dog that listens to commands and an Elmo that hugs, are among the finalists for 'Toy of the Year.' (Nov. 25) ...

1:40 A look at the impact high-tech toys may have on children A new generation of toys, using artificial intelligence, could help kids learn digital skills and encourage empathy and manners, said an ...

It may not be furry, cute or cuddly, but Flint the robot dog is still inspiring the kind of interest and attention from kids that one would expect from any young pup. “Whenever I’m in the building, ...

DIY robot dogs made possible by Raspberry Pi Pico and cheap SBCs. Cucumber, a pet robot, was successfully created by university students. Hardware like motors, sensors, and a web interface is used for ...

As long as there have been robots, there have been attempts to create robot pets. A dog you don't need to feed, walk, or pick up after? Sign us up! Electronic or virtual pets have been on the ...