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Radio Newcastle,2 mins

How a robot cat brought joy to Morpeth care home

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Riverside House Care Home plans to bring in more robotic pets after the success of Marmalade. Activities coordinator Richard Dobinson explains how the animatronic cat a helps residents who have dementia and Alzheimer's. 'Marmalade' is designed to mimic the feel and sounds of a real animal. The faux feline purrs, meows, moves her paws and ears, and even rolls over if she feels like it - just like the real thing.

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