The rise of smart living across cities in the Middle East has unlocked the potential for gadgets and AI, to play a larger role in daily life than ever before. Following digital solutions and virtual assistants designed to make simple tasks easier for Emirati residents, robots are also entering public spaces, hospitals and households.

After humanoids gained popularity as waiters and assistants during surgery, friendly droids were also introduced by a firm to act as companions for families in the UAE. Months after those developments, people in the country now have a smart machine which can take care of pets and make sure they don't feel lonely while the humans are away.

The compact robots that move around on wheels, get along with furry friends since they are almost the same size as most pets. They can feed the felines and keep canines entertained, while people step out for outdoor activities, which were largely on hold due to the pandemic.

Although the intelligent device is equipped to engage with pets, it also has a HD camera which allows users to monitor movements of their companions in real-time via smartphones. Alongside the live-streaming feature, the homely robots also click pictures and record videos, which people can go through once they are back.

Rather than being a simple surveillance tool, some innovation turns this robot into a device for pet parents to play with their companions remotely. The experience can be more rewarding for the cuddly creatures, since users can program the droid to offer treats, whenever they wish.

Branded as Tuti Robo, the smart companion can function for 10 hours non-stop after being fully charged, and also has night vision to track pets in the dark.

Previously brands like Sony tried to boost human-technology interaction via devices like the robotic dog Aibo, but failed to strike a chord with their target audience. These friendly droids connecting people with their canines and cats, seem more suitable for a future ready world.