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This Cat-Inspired Robot From Japan Can Help To Cope With Anxiety
If you are a very busy member of our modern society, Qoobo might be exactly what you need.
Qoobo is a round fluffy pillow with a realistic cat tail that moves when the cushion is being petted. This unique robot pet was created by “Yukai Engineering” from Japan. The company presents Qoobo as a therapy or relaxation robot cat and markets it mainly for young people living alone, children, and the elderly. The creators say that having an animal on your lap has healing qualities and that Qoobo with its soft cat fur and responsiveness to touch is the next best thing if you can’t have a real pet animal.
Would you enjoy having this interactive cat pillow at your home?
More info: qoobo.info
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MysticalMan 8 years ago
I like the idea and can see it could be a comfort for people with allergies or other situations that keep them from enjoying a pet.
pikachu 8 years ago
Also two other great things! They don't need the constant care or aren't jerks no matter how kind you are to them!
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Random Panda 8 years ago
Cute, but I prefer my cats to be real :) definitely an option though, if someone can't keep one for whatever reason
Seth Gecko 8 years ago
I would have anxiety about carrying this thing through the gym with me. Most people already think I'm weird because I don't talk to anyone. This would make me even weirder...
Noel Cabacungan 8 years ago
It’s actually ideal for those livinh in apartments where there’s a strict no-pet policy.
BoredBirgit 8 years ago
It should also have a purring modus! Purring soothes and can quicken the healing of broken bones and osteoporosis.
Pamela Tester 8 years ago
No I don't like it, It could have been made to look like a real cat instead of a round ball with a tail, its not even cute..
Ben Smith 8 years ago
Agreed. It looks like a deformed cat from a weird cat-hater's horror movie.
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Elise Harrell 8 years ago
As someone with anxiety this seems unsettling and creepy, not helpful
Sharon Halfhill 8 years ago
I hate that all of these companies are pushing sales for their worthless c**p by pushing the mental illness card. This is honestly just all around stupid af. Look at the title of this without the word anxiety in it. "Buy this robot cat." SO DUMB!! and I guarantee you it makes super annoying mechanical noises. Plus, it's not a real cat so it doesn't groom itself. So you'll end up with an old, ugly, dirty thing that looks like roadkill and you won't be able to wash it.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
There are much better toys than this already on the market. I was expecting more. Thankfully I have my own real cat to go hug!
Pamela Tester 8 years ago
No I prefer a living breathing cute cat, not a round ball with a tail, nothing cute about that.
Joy Secrest 7 years ago
Why not make it look like a real cat, i don't get it, why a round pillow w/ a tail?
Erin welch 8 years ago
I HAVE TO AGREE W/AOKI! THERE'S NOTHONG LIKE THE REAL THING! AND IN RESPONSE TO EMMA PERKINS ON GETTING A HAIRLESS CAT I PREFER MINE TO HAVE FUR!
Allana Rose 8 years ago
It's a pillow with a tail. If this makes u happy then u are probably a child or someone with dementia. Otherwise, it's silly. No way can it replace a real life pet.
Moustache Caterpillar 8 years ago
Haha instead of crazy cat lady, you end up being the even crazier pillow lady!
Pedro Willian 8 years ago
i understand the idea, and actually like it for elders (specially the senile ones) or really young infants, but i also think is kinda sad when your company is a pillow. I think it would eventually depresse me.
MysticalMan 8 years ago
I like the idea and can see it could be a comfort for people with allergies or other situations that keep them from enjoying a pet.
pikachu 8 years ago
Also two other great things! They don't need the constant care or aren't jerks no matter how kind you are to them!
Load More Replies... Random Panda 8 years ago
Cute, but I prefer my cats to be real :) definitely an option though, if someone can't keep one for whatever reason
Seth Gecko 8 years ago
I would have anxiety about carrying this thing through the gym with me. Most people already think I'm weird because I don't talk to anyone. This would make me even weirder...
Noel Cabacungan 8 years ago
It’s actually ideal for those livinh in apartments where there’s a strict no-pet policy.
BoredBirgit 8 years ago
It should also have a purring modus! Purring soothes and can quicken the healing of broken bones and osteoporosis.
Pamela Tester 8 years ago
No I don't like it, It could have been made to look like a real cat instead of a round ball with a tail, its not even cute..
Ben Smith 8 years ago
Agreed. It looks like a deformed cat from a weird cat-hater's horror movie.
Load More Replies... Elise Harrell 8 years ago
As someone with anxiety this seems unsettling and creepy, not helpful
Sharon Halfhill 8 years ago
I hate that all of these companies are pushing sales for their worthless c**p by pushing the mental illness card. This is honestly just all around stupid af. Look at the title of this without the word anxiety in it. "Buy this robot cat." SO DUMB!! and I guarantee you it makes super annoying mechanical noises. Plus, it's not a real cat so it doesn't groom itself. So you'll end up with an old, ugly, dirty thing that looks like roadkill and you won't be able to wash it.
Kira Thesloth 8 years ago
There are much better toys than this already on the market. I was expecting more. Thankfully I have my own real cat to go hug!
Pamela Tester 8 years ago
No I prefer a living breathing cute cat, not a round ball with a tail, nothing cute about that.
Joy Secrest 7 years ago
Why not make it look like a real cat, i don't get it, why a round pillow w/ a tail?
Erin welch 8 years ago
I HAVE TO AGREE W/AOKI! THERE'S NOTHONG LIKE THE REAL THING! AND IN RESPONSE TO EMMA PERKINS ON GETTING A HAIRLESS CAT I PREFER MINE TO HAVE FUR!
Allana Rose 8 years ago
It's a pillow with a tail. If this makes u happy then u are probably a child or someone with dementia. Otherwise, it's silly. No way can it replace a real life pet.
Moustache Caterpillar 8 years ago
Haha instead of crazy cat lady, you end up being the even crazier pillow lady!
Pedro Willian 8 years ago
i understand the idea, and actually like it for elders (specially the senile ones) or really young infants, but i also think is kinda sad when your company is a pillow. I think it would eventually depresse me.
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