noun
robot pet; robotic pet
Wasei-eigo term for a robot designed as a companion animal, such as Sony's Aibo.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from pet robot
新しいペットロボットはとてもリアルな動きをする。
The new robot pet moves very realistically.
高齢者向けのペットロボットが人気を集
Robot pets for the elderly are gaining popularity.