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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

This Cat-Inspired Robot From Japan Can Help To Cope With Anxiety

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MysticalMan 7 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.

15points

pikachu 7 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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Silent Skeleton 7 years ago

cute! good for me since im crazy allergic to cats ;-;

12points

Emma Perkins 7 years ago

You could always get a hairless cat! :D

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Random Panda 7 years ago

Cute, but I prefer my cats to be real :) definitely an option though, if someone can't keep one for whatever reason

10points

N G 7 years ago

This cat is making me feel so anxious, is it a zombie? It has no head or claws

8points

Seth Gecko 7 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...

6points

Kelly Rose 7 years ago

Maybe just get a 'Fureal friend' if they are still made

4points

Noel Cabacungan 7 years ago

It’s actually ideal for those livinh in apartments where there’s a strict no-pet policy.

4points

BoredBirgit 7 years ago

It should also have a purring modus! Purring soothes and can quicken the healing of broken bones and osteoporosis.

3points

Pamela Tester 7 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..

3points

Ben Smith 7 years ago

Agreed. It looks like a deformed cat from a weird cat-hater's horror movie.

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David Wong 7 years ago

The Cat Union is protesting.

2points

John Montgomery 7 years ago

It's a tribble with a tail.

1point

Elise Harrell 7 years ago

As someone with anxiety this seems unsettling and creepy, not helpful

1point

Stephanie Blasyak 7 years ago

It's just a cat butt! Lol

1point

Sharon Halfhill 7 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.

1point

pets & plants 7 years ago

it needs a face.

1point

Kira Thesloth 7 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!

1point

Ana T. 7 years ago

this is sad.

1point

Pamela Tester 7 years ago

No I prefer a living breathing cute cat, not a round ball with a tail, nothing cute about that.

1point

Amy Fletcher 7 years ago

Really?

1point

Ben Smith 7 years ago

Yeah, that's the weirdest friggin' thing ever.

1point

Meredith 5 years ago

IT HAS STARTED. THEY ARE COMING FOR YOU. THE STREXPETS!

0points

Joy Secrest 6 years ago

Why not make it look like a real cat, i don't get it, why a round pillow w/ a tail?

0points

minerva15 6 years ago

The only problem i have is you would probably hear artifical motor sounds when its tail moved. Any kind of moving thing generally comes with motor sound.

0points

Kath Leen 6 years ago

so cute...does it come in different colors?

0points

Beth Ent 6 years ago

I can see people benefit from this. I think I could at times.

0points

Erin welch 7 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!

0points

Sheila Weila 7 years ago

Does it purr?

0points

H... 7 years ago

That's awesome I always thought man, if my cat was just a butt with a tail, it would be perfect. Lmao

0points

Allana Rose 7 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.

0points

Moustache Caterpillar 7 years ago

Haha instead of crazy cat lady, you end up being the even crazier pillow lady!

0points

Pedro Willian 7 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.

-1point

Katie Dragneel 7 years ago

Very nice fluff

-1point

Huanimalism 7 years ago

Bahahahahaha

-1point

Olga Vol 7 years ago

Nicer than most cats. Perfect for those allergic. Like me :D

-1point

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MysticalMan 7 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.

15points

pikachu 7 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!

2points

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Silent Skeleton 7 years ago

cute! good for me since im crazy allergic to cats ;-;

12points

Emma Perkins 7 years ago

You could always get a hairless cat! :D

6points

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Random Panda 7 years ago

Cute, but I prefer my cats to be real :) definitely an option though, if someone can't keep one for whatever reason

10points

N G 7 years ago

This cat is making me feel so anxious, is it a zombie? It has no head or claws

8points

Seth Gecko 7 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...

6points

Kelly Rose 7 years ago

Maybe just get a 'Fureal friend' if they are still made

4points

Noel Cabacungan 7 years ago

It’s actually ideal for those livinh in apartments where there’s a strict no-pet policy.

4points

BoredBirgit 7 years ago

It should also have a purring modus! Purring soothes and can quicken the healing of broken bones and osteoporosis.

3points

Pamela Tester 7 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..

3points

Ben Smith 7 years ago

Agreed. It looks like a deformed cat from a weird cat-hater's horror movie.

3points

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David Wong 7 years ago

The Cat Union is protesting.

2points

John Montgomery 7 years ago

It's a tribble with a tail.

1point

Elise Harrell 7 years ago

As someone with anxiety this seems unsettling and creepy, not helpful

1point

Stephanie Blasyak 7 years ago

It's just a cat butt! Lol

1point

Sharon Halfhill 7 years ago

1point

pets & plants 7 years ago

it needs a face.

1point

Kira Thesloth 7 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!

1point

Ana T. 7 years ago

this is sad.

1point

Pamela Tester 7 years ago

No I prefer a living breathing cute cat, not a round ball with a tail, nothing cute about that.

1point

Amy Fletcher 7 years ago

Really?

1point

Ben Smith 7 years ago

Yeah, that's the weirdest friggin' thing ever.

1point

Meredith 5 years ago

IT HAS STARTED. THEY ARE COMING FOR YOU. THE STREXPETS!

0points

Joy Secrest 6 years ago

Why not make it look like a real cat, i don't get it, why a round pillow w/ a tail?

0points

minerva15 6 years ago

The only problem i have is you would probably hear artifical motor sounds when its tail moved. Any kind of moving thing generally comes with motor sound.

0points

Kath Leen 6 years ago

so cute...does it come in different colors?

0points

Beth Ent 6 years ago

I can see people benefit from this. I think I could at times.

0points

Erin welch 7 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!

0points

Sheila Weila 7 years ago

Does it purr?

0points

H... 7 years ago

That's awesome I always thought man, if my cat was just a butt with a tail, it would be perfect. Lmao

0points

Allana Rose 7 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.

0points