Would you like to have a robot pet?
Polls
29th January 2025
A survey by the RSPCA has revealed that a quarter of the UK would be up for having a robot pet!
Grown-ups aged 25-34 were the most keen. More than four in ten of them would take a robot pet into their homes and, with AI making robots smarter, a quarter of people would even be happy for robots to replace real pets!
“Many of us think the amazing bond we have with our animals is irreplaceable, but others love the idea of robot pets,” said Gemma Hope from the RSPCA.
We’d love to know what you and your classmates think about this – is it better to have a living, breathing pet, or one that you didn’t have to walk, train and clean up after?
We’ll report on what you tell us in next week’s issue – so be sure to vote in our poll and leave a comment!
5 Comments
zachbuzu · 1 month ago
Having a robot pet will not feel very natural. It just destroys the purpose of having a living pet.
lig · 1 month ago
Having a robot pet could be better because you don't have to clean up after it.
bels123 · 4 weeks ago
I think it’s mean to switch a pet with a robot pet.
ultari · 2 weeks ago
Robot pets and normal pets both have cons and good things. It depends on if you want a more natural experience and wouldn’t mind cleaning and walking the dog or an artificial experience with a LOT less maintenance to keep the pet.
preppynuss · 1 week ago
No because a robot can’t understand you the way that your real pet would