Which robot pet is right for the person you're buying for?

Search for "robot dog for elderly parent" and the top results are buying guides written by the company that makes Loona, a law-firm blog, and a store page. Nobody says plainly that Tombot Jennie is not shipping, that the best-studied option costs $160, or that people with severe agitation respond poorly to robot pets in the largest trial to date. We read the studies, verify the prices monthly, and tell you when we have not tested something hands-on. How we work →

Buying for someone with dementia: start with the Joy for All cat ($159.99) or pup ($179.99). No app, no charging, and more real-world deployment than anything else. Read the caregiver guide first.

Buying for a kid or for yourself: Loona (~$439–$499) for tricks and AI conversation; Moflin ($429) for something that feels alive; Eilik ($140) for a first robot with no app.

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