Robotic puppy, shown at electronics trade show, seen as boon for mental health

Adrian Bogdan

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Emotional support dogs can serve people with various mental health needs, but many of them can't care for an animal at home. That's where Tombot Inc. feels it can help. The company, based in Santa Clarita, Calif., has designed a robotic puppy to aid individuals, families and communities in dealing with health adversities. Advertisement This week, Tombot unveiled "Jennie," its battery-operated yellow Labrador retriever puppy at the International CES -- formerly known

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