The robot dog responds to touch, follows voice commands, and pretends to be fed or groomed. It is designed to feel real enough to make children think twice before pulling a tail or ignoring a bark.

Never mind buying a robot dog for your kids — you might just get them a mythical creature instead. Chinese EV maker Xpeng has teased a robot unicorn meant for children to ride.

My kids have tested more than a few coding robots, but this little doggie looks fun.

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