When I found out Casio—yes, the same Casio that makes watches—had made an AI pet bot, I figured I was exactly the type of person it was made for. I’ve always loved animals, but my current landlord does not allow any pets on the premises except her own yappy dog, so I am pet-less. Also, I watched Toy Story way too many times as a kid, which means I am predisposed to anthropomorphizing inanimate objects that aren’t supposed to have feelings or consciousness.