News Sega Toys recalls cat robots in Japan — burning smell complaints also lead to sales suspension

[Admin]

Cat robot with fur turns out to be surprisingly flammable, to itself.

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[Findecanor]

Ewww... Why not just adopt a real cat from a shelter?

 

[vanadiel007]

Mom, the cat is on fire!

 

[newtechldtech]

Eastern Culture are obsessed with robots .

 

[ThomasKinsley]

Nothing says cat replacement like fake blue eyes that glow in the dark.

 

[Notton]

Ewww... Why not just adopt a real cat from a shelter?

It's for people who live alone, have a high chance of getting hospitalized, or passing on, but would like a companion.
There are plenty of horror stories about pets in poor health when the owner died and no one noticed for a week.

 

[USAFRet]

Ewww... Why not just adopt a real cat from a shelter?

RoboCat doesn't need a litter box.

 

[NedSmelly]

It's for people who live alone, have a high chance of getting hospitalized, or passing on, but would like a companion.
There are plenty of horror stories about pets in poor health when the owner died and no one noticed for a week.

Indeed. There are plushies that are specifically designed for aged care and dementia that mimic the sensory aspects of pet ownership, without the care requirements or risk. They've been shown to improve wellbeing.

 

[tamalero]

Ewww... Why not just adopt a real cat from a shelter?

poop, food and you can't turn it off when you're busy or want to leave your home.