Hospice News January 28, 2021
Holly Vossel

Animated robotic pets are making rounds to hospice patients across the United States. Due to spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some hospices have brought robotic animals into the folds of their therapy programs to continue reaching isolated patients and their families from a distance.

Animated robotic animals feature sensors and speakers in responsive technology for interactions through motions, sounds and touch. These robotic pets are taking on the forms of various companion pets such as dogs, cats and even baby seals with lifelike noises and movements.

Ageless Innovation, formed out of toy giant Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), is among the companies rolling out these animatronic creatures to hospice providers throughout the nation. The company focuses on creating products that foster meaningful...

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