PET
[¦pē¦ē′tē or pet] (organic chemistry)
(medicine)
(organic chemistry)
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
What does it mean when you dream about your pet?
If we have a pet that we are close to, then a dream about this animal can simply be a reflection of our everyday life experience. Alternatively, a tame animal such as a pet can represent our animal drives, though they tend to represent a domesticated version. This dream could represent a desire to be treated like a pet—to be “petted”—or to have someone else become dependent on us like a pet.
The Dream Encyclopedia, Second Edition © 2009 Visible Ink Press®. All rights reserved.
social robot
A robot that supports a person's everyday life. Social robots range from slightly animated stuffed animals to intelligent android-like devices that function as real companions. Advanced social robots may be able to recognize family members and remind them of events. Virtual assistant capability and enhanced home security as they navigate the house may also be features. See social bot, AIBO, Jibo, artificial empathy, collaborative robotics and virtual assistant. |
| A Joy for All |
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| A variety of cats and puppies are available from JoyForAll.com. Sensors respond to motion, touch and voice, and the pets make authentic sounds. The advertised target age range is 5 to 105. |
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| MOFLIN Emotional Pet |
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| MOFLIN grows emotionally by evaluating its surroundings. It was designed to be a loving pet for both young or old. (Image courtesy of Vanguard Industries.) |
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| A More Serious Social Robot |
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| This 4th-generation Care-O-bot was developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, Germany to be a domestic companion in the home. (Image courtesy of Fraunhofer IPA and Phoenix Design, www.care-o-bot.de) |
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