'It's that opportunity to connect and feel connected,' SF General Hospital has about 50 robotic cats and dogs for elderly patients, which have brought calmness, happiness, and companionship.
"So we gave her a cat and it was night and day," Rono said. "She really loved it. She was petting it, talking to it and it definitely helped her reduce her agitation.""First of all the patient, it brings a smile to their faces when they see the animals because it brings so much joy, some of them laugh, they think they are funny," added Nillson.
While they benefit the elderly, they're also great for children. A Columbia University study found these robot companions lowered pain and anxiety in children who were hospitalized.Since 2004, the foundation has raised $34 million thanks to the heart sculptures auction. That's how the robotic pet pilot program was funded.
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