July 2026 - Robot Companion AI

Companion Robot Research and Clinical Trials: What the Evidence Shows

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by William Reeves10 min read

A careful review of companion robot clinical trials, including PARO dementia studies, loneliness research, evidence quality, limitations and safety questions.

Robot Companion Therapy: Uses, Limits and Safe Clinical Integration

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by William Reeves13 min read

A practical guide to robot companion therapy, including a psychotherapy comparison, supported uses, clinical workflow, patient fit, privacy and safety.

Can AI Companion Robots Feel Emotions? How Emotional AI Works

Posted on July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by William Reeves9 min read

Learn how companion robots recognize emotional cues, express simulated emotion and empathy, why inference fails and whether current AI can actually feel.