Hasbro Targets Elderly With Robotic Cat

Just as smart phones, tablets and computer games are engrossing younger generations, at times replacing “real life” interactions, a new robotic cat being introduced by Hasbro is designed for elderly who seek a cat-like experience.

Hasbro's robotic cat with "Vibrapurr" senses movement and touching around it and responds

The pesky problems of owning a real life cat are gone as the robot cat is being marketed as the ideal companion for the elderly.

The toy has built in sensors that detect movements around it or when it is being touched, at which time it reacts to the stimuli. The “Vibrapurr” system embedded in the electronic device...