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I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/i-spent-4000-on-a-robot-dog-from-china/
Replying to @return2ozma@lemmy.world
I lol’d because one of the questions in the comments was, well what can it do, and the answer was…not much. That’s an awfully expensive toy…but at least the legs are replaceable 🤷♂️
Replying to @BuckFutter@timeyak.com
What can a real dog do?
Replying to @username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
Be an actual companion
Replying to @crandall@lemmy.today
You can’t answer the question using a deliberately broad terminology. That robot also can accompany an owner.
Replying to @username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
That’s what you thought he meant?
This wasn’t a failure of communication on his part, it was a failure on yours.
Replying to @username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
Maybe you’re a robot.
Replying to @username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
Go out. Pet a dog. Talk to a human in real life.
Replying to @username_1@discuss.tchncs.de
Stink, shit and piss everywhere, play fetch (if you taught it to).