Chinese youth walk robotic dogs instead of live pets

In China, a new fashion: local youth walking robops instead of dogs.

Futuristic videos and photos of young people walking robotic dogs have recently taken over Chinese social media. In China, there seems to be a new trend: as pets, people start four-legged cars.

Robops inspired by the creations of Boston Dynamics have been sold on Chinese marketplaces for a long time. So it is not surprising that the Chinese market has begun to release its four-legged androids, it is in recent months that they have become wildly popular. True, not in order to deliver parcels or work in the police: they are turned on by the youth of Beijing and Shanghai instead of pets.

So what can attract soulless machines? They require minimal care, they do not need to be cleaned up, and you can not go out for a walk with them. Of course, all dog breeders will say that this is the advantage of real dogs, the care of which is part of communicating with them. From robots, it is impossible to achieve emotional connection and affection, as with ordinary pets.

The cost of robops in the Chinese market varies from 2 to 14 thousand dollars, the price depends on the functions and how long the machines can run on a single charge. For example, they know how to follow, somersault, understand the commands "sit" and "run", and can also carry a load of up to 5 kg. Iron pets also have a built-in camera that allows you to bypass obstacles and even recognize the owner. In recent months, on the streets of Chinese cities, you can meet young people walking with such robops. So, judging by the fashion that has swept Chinese cities, perhaps in the not too distant future, robops will be able to compete with the animals they imitate. Probably, for some busy people, such hassle-free companions will be ideal pets.