Good Dog! CEO’s Mother Inspired Robot Companion for Elderly People Diagnosed With Dementia

California-based robotics company Tombot has raised $6.1 million in Series A funding for its robot dog companion, Jennie. While Jennie may appear to be a toy, it is designed to provide companionship for elderly people who are no longer able to care for live pets. Jennie is expected to ship in Q1 2026. It will sell for about $1,500.The Jennie model is meant to comfort the elderly and more peopleCo-founder and CEO Tom Stevens said he was inspired to bring Jennie to market by his experiences w