Social robots tug on the heartstrings at CES gadget show

(9 Jan 2019) LEADIN: Robots might be widely used in industry, but they re yet to make the journey to many consumers homes. At Las Vegas gadget show CES, robot makers think pulling on the heart strings might change things. They re showcasing several petlike, sociable robots to keep their owners company. STORYLINE: Meet Lovot, a simple robot with just one aim to make its owner happy. It might not have long conversations, but it s still sociable approaching people so they can interact and respondin