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highplainsdem

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9. Anyone who's ever seen dogs or cats jump at balloons knows they'd be unlikely to ignore a floating robot.

Reply to indusurb (Reply #7)

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 12:04 PM

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I'd also be concerned that the pets might injure themselves chasing a floating bot, especially as it drifted up and down stairs.

A floating bot could cause bad accidents for small children watching it, too.

I once had a parrot who would have made quick work of that robot...

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Meet the Floating Robot Companion Designed for Safe, Friendly Human Interaction (CNET article with video) [View all] highplainsdem Yesterday OP

Interesting. They must be very vulnerable to pins though. Dave Bowman Yesterday #1

They'd be equipped with cameras and microphones, which makes them surveillance devices. highplainsdem Yesterday #2

That could be very helpful for people wanting to keep tabs on an aged parent suffering from dementia. Martin68 Yesterday #3

I can't imagine anyone with dementia reacting favorably to a large balloon following them around, highplainsdem Yesterday #4

I can. Martin68 Yesterday #5

You think they're too oblivious to notice it? Or could be convinced that a balloon following them around highplainsdem Yesterday #6

First of all, people in the early stages of dementia need to be monitored, but they are not totally oblivious in any Martin68 Yesterday #8

I'm very familiar with taking care of people with dementia, having taken care of my mother for years at highplainsdem Yesterday #10

I know at least three cats and a dog that would love to play with one of these. indusurb Yesterday #7

Anyone who's ever seen dogs or cats jump at balloons knows they'd be unlikely to ignore a floating robot. highplainsdem Yesterday #9