This Headless Robot Cat Might Help Your Emotional Well-Being

There are several studies that shows how pet ownership can produce lower stress, improved mood and overall better physical health. Sadly, not everyone can own a pet. Some are allergic. Some are just not mobile enough to take care for another creature.

Fortunately we are in the era of improving technology! Yukai Engineering, a Japanese company, brings Qoobo which is a “tailed pillow that heals your heart.”

When you stroke the device, the tail rhythmically responds to your motions. It sways pendulously from left to right, just like a cat would, matching the direction of your stroking.

This is a reminder that the improving innovation of technology shouldn’t be focused in clock speeds, touchscreens, and megapixels, but primarily in making people’s lives better.