The AI robot companion called Moxie, which was designed to help teach social skills, is being discontinued after the company ...

DAVOS, Switzerland — On display at a technology exposition just outside the gates of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos was an alarmingly lifelike robot. Nicknamed "Sophia" by its ...

Next, there is Harmony by RealDoll. A more controversial use, Harmony combines AI with a lifelike humanoid robot to offer a romantic and physical companion. Harmony can hold conversations ...

Tombot's upcoming Jennie robot is intended to help those struggling with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or other mental ...

Jennie’s a source of comfort, a companion, and a friend. With her lifelike features and interactive behaviors, she can help alleviate feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety. Every detail ...

Companion robots, in particular, have caught the public’s attention. For years, mental health experts have warned of a loneliness epidemic, particularly among older adults. A 2017 AARP study ...