Rising sales of robotic dogs during COVID-19 pandemic

In an age marked by increased social isolation, especially among the elderly, more vulnerable to COVID-19, sales of robotic pets have surged in the United States.

A Joy for All (owned by Ageless Innovation, recently spun off by Hasbro) "golden pup" sells on Amazon for $129.99.

In an age marked by increased social isolation, especially among the elderly, more v…