A community in Florida is all about man's best friend, and machine. Robotic dogs can bark, yawn and wag their tails.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At The Fountain at Boca Ciega Bay near Tampa, it's all about man's best friend. The dogs bark, yawn and wag their tails, but these furry friends aren't like other dogs; they're robotic.
"It took a little bit to understand that he's robotic," Jack Rickert said."But by the same token after a little while, he became my buddy." "It's like you walking around with someone close to you," he continued."It's a companion and he's my companion. He's with me."The Florida Department of Elder Affairs launched a campaign to give seniors like Rickert and Sue Quigley a friend during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Although COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, the dogs are still at the center of a good time at The Fountains.