JENNIE

Jennie is a robotic golden retriever puppy made for seniors, especially people with dementia who cannot safely keep a live dog. Jim Henson's Creature Shop designed the fur, face, and movements so it feels like a real lap pet.

Nine motors drive head tilts, tail wags, and barks. Touch sensors across the body tell the difference between gentle petting and a hard pat. A phone app lets caregivers rename the pup and adjust how it responds.

Tombot still has no public MSRP. Press has cited about $1,500 as a target; the official site says it will contact the waitlist with pricing closer to shipping. The first litter is sold out. Tombot is working toward FDA clearance for clinical use.

Jennie does not walk around the house. It is meant to stay in your lap or beside a chair for comfort and calm, not for fetching objects or cleaning.