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