Robo-cat: The purrfect pet for the allergy-prone owner

Robo-cat: The purrfect pet for the allergy-prone owner

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 9:20 AM on 14th January 2009

It's the perfect pet for owners who have allergies and don't want the hassle of clearing out a litter tray.

The 'Yume-Neko Venus', or 'Dream Cat Venus', is a robotic feline that is equipped with touch sensors that help it react like a real cat.

Made by Sega Toys, it moves its head, closes its eyes and purrs as you stroke it and can sit up and lie down. Like most moggies it will curl up and go into 'sleep' mode if left alone for long.


A Sega Toys employee displays the new robot cat 'Yume-Neko Venus'

Once lying down Venus will move its legs if you rub its belly and becomes 'upset' if you pull its tail.

Although it won't chase any mice the Dream Cat will offer an occasional plaintive miaow when left to its own devices.

The ginger and white cat goes on sale from July this year.

Although there is no word on price, the 2007 version called Dream Cat Smile cost £90.

Still that's cheaper than a visit to the vets.

Watch video of the 2007 Dream Cat Smile in action...