Joy For All Lifelike Robotic Pets
I was first introduced to the Joy For All stuffed animal companionsthrough the “elderly care” section at my local drugstore. I was looking for an electric heating pad, but then I stumbled upon this and was almost tempted to bring one home to try it out. The box was compelling.
I fell for the Joy For All tabby cat, but there are dog variants, too. You can brush, pet, and cuddle the stuffed animal to your heart’s content. When you’re not interacting with it, it sleeps.
Both dogs and cats have realistic fur, and each animal responds depending on where you touch it. For instance, if you opt for the cat, it will lean in toward your hand when you start to pet its cheek, the way a real cat would. If you keep petting it, it will eventually roll itself on its back and ask you to pet its belly—the same way an actual feline would indicate that they’ve grown to trust you fully.
The Joy For All companion pets start at around $130, depending on the retailer. Each of the pets takes four 1.5V C Alkaline batteries to power up, so make sure to grab a bundle of these hard-to-buy batteries for the lucky recipient of this gift.
