“Jennie,”
has been
developed
to
provide
comfort
and
support
to over
300
million
seniors
suffering
from
dementia
or mild
cognitive
impairment,
as well
as to
children
and
adults
facing
mental
health
challenges
such as
anxiety,
loneliness,
autism,
depression,
PTSD,
and
stress.
Jennie
is a
companion
for
those
who
cannot
have
traditional
pets.
Tombot
unveils
its next
generation
of
lifelike
robotic
pets at
CES 2025
SANTA
CLARITA,
CA -
Tombot,
a leader
in
robotic
animal
companions
and
digital
health
solutions,
will
unveil
the next
generation
of
lifelike
robotic
pets at
CES 2025
in Las
Vegas.
Their
hyper-realistic,
fully
autonomous
Labrador
retriever
puppy,
named
“Jennie,”
has been
developed
to
provide
comfort
and
support
to over
300
million
seniors
suffering
from
dementia
or mild
cognitive
impairment,
as well
as to
children
and
adults
facing
mental
health
challenges
such as
anxiety,
loneliness,
autism,
depression,
PTSD,
and
stress.
Jennie
is a
companion
for
those
who
cannot
have
traditional
pets.
“Imagine
a
robotic
pet so
real
that you
fall in
love.”
said Tom
Stevens,
CEO of
Tombot
Designed
artistically
by Jim
Henson’s
Creature
Shop,
Jennie
features
a
realistic
appearance,
feel,
and
behavior.
Studies
show
that 98%
of pet
owners
consider
their
pets an
essential
part of
the
family,
and
Jennie
seeks to
provide
a
similar
sense of
companionship—without
the
usual
challenges
of pet
ownership.
Approximately
50% of
households
worldwide
do not
have
pets due
to
factors
such as
health
issues,
cost,
caregiving
responsibilities,
or
living
restrictions.
Jennie
offers a
convenient
and
cost-effective
alternative,
enabling
a broad
spectrum
of
individuals
to
experience
the
therapeutic
benefits
of
animal
companionship
and
assist
in
managing
mental
health
disorders.
Jennie
delivers
an
unmatched
experience,
capturing
the
sounds,
movements,
and
interactions
of a
real
puppy.
Peer-reviewed
studies
have
shown
that
robotic
animals
can
alleviate
the
behavioral
and
psychological
symptoms
of
dementia—such
as
depression,
hallucinations,
and
aggressive
outbursts—thereby
reducing
the
reliance
on
potentially
harmful
psychotropic
medications.
Jennie
has
already
captured
the
hearts
of
families
and
caregivers
around
the
world.
With
over
7,000
pre-orders
and
customers
on the
waitlist,
deliveries
are set
to begin
in 2025.
Tombot
envisions
Jennie
for use
in
various
settings,
including
homes,
hospitals,
assisted
living
facilities,
and
skilled
nursing
facilities.
Their
goal is
to
become
the
first
robotic
puppies
to be
registered
as
medical
devices
by the
FDA.
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