CES always brings robots — some useful, some confusing, some that feel like movie props that wandered into the wrong conference. But this year, there’s a real shift: robots aren’t trying to be sci-fi ...

Jennie is a 6-pound robotic Labrador puppy designed to mimic the movements of a real pet, and to help alleviate symptoms like loneliness and agitation in seniors. Built with help from Jim Hensons ...