Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I’m Fred Fishkin.    The robotic companion puppy from TomBot is nearing production….designed, initially to assist with Alzheimer’s.  Founder Tom Stevens and his team have built a very realistic labrador retriever puppy with very lifelike responses …

“Our first puppy, Jennie, was designed specifically for seniors with dementia.  She is designed to treat the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and reduce the need for certain medications.  That said, 71 percent of our pre-order and wait list customers are actually ordering her for a different use indication.  So level two, level three autism.  Intellectual developmental disabilities.”

And more.   The technology is impressive.    Learn more at Tombot.com.

You can find us at Techstination.com.   I’m Fred Fishkin.