We’ll all have a robot dog that’s just as loyal and loving as a regular dog, but it won’t try to hump your leg. AI replaces the pets. Is it a myth?

Are we ready to replace our furry pets with innocent eyes to be replaced by AI? Hmm… it depends on people. Some may prefer AI pets as they are easier to take care of without any fear of leaving them alone, or allergies, and they can also have advanced features such as facial recognition, disease detection, and weight tracking.

AI pets can be healthy and provide companionship and emotional support to people who are lonely or isolated, and it also supports AI replacing pets with unconditional love.

However, it should not hamper or cause trouble for real animals or pets. It should not become a reason for their extinction or the use of animals in malicious activities.

Additionally, people may not feel comfortable with AI pets as they may not experience the same emotional connection as with real animals. The warmth, spontaneity, and personality that real pets provide are so lovable that it will be tough for an AI pet to replace them so easily.

There is also a concern about a potential loss of human-animal bonds due to AI pets, posing ethical and social challenges. Regulation is necessary to ensure safety and privacy. AI pets are a genuinely sweet concept for anyone to get accustomed to sharing their space or experiencing pet-like features before thinking of a life with real pet animals.

Some major examples of AI pets include:

• Leonardo: A furry robot that looks like a cross between a gremlin and a puppy. It interacts with people using social intelligence and facial expressions. It costs around $2,500.

• AIBO: A robotic dog that uses machine learning to learn from its experiences and develop a personality to respond to touch and voice commands. Priced at $2,899.

• Tombot: A realistic-looking robot dog designed to help people with dementia and other cognitive impairments. It mimics the movements and sounds of a real dog and provides emotional support. Priced at $499.

• Virtual pets: Online or mobile applications that allow users to adopt and care for virtual animals with various features such as voice recognition, facial recognition, and disease detection. Some are free, while others require a low subscription fee.

• AI for the Pet industry: AI products and services are used to enhance the well-being of real pets. For example, smart collars monitor the health and activity of pets, voice assistants are used to communicating with pets, and computer vision programs analyze a pet’s body language.

Sources: interesting engineering, AI time Journal, Global pets, my dog is a robot, Bored humans, trendhunter, nypost, forbes, axios