Aya :

Do you know about robotic pets?//

Ben :

No, I don’t.// What are they?//

A :

Well, robotic pets are animal-shaped robots.// Among them, ①(   dogs   ) (    and    ) (   cats   ) are popular, but there’re also other animals.// Look, this is a baby seal robot.//

B :

Wow, it’s cute!// Can it interact with its owner?//

A :

Yes, it can.// The robot seal has AI ②(       in       ) (       it       ), so it responds to the owner’s words and actions.// It moves its head and tail fin,* and sometimes makes sounds.//

B :

That’s great!// It sounds like a real pet.//

A :

Exactly.// That’s why it works just like animals ③(   used   ) (       in       ) pet therapy.// Actually, this robot is mainly ④(   used   ) (      in      ) hospitals and care facilities.// By interacting with the robot seal, people can feel positive and peaceful.//

B :

Fantastic!// I want to have one for my grandmother, who lives alone.//
* tail fin 尾びれ