YouTube video by NBC 6 South Florida

YouTube video by Unitree Robotics

The article introduces Lassie, an autonomous robotic dog designed by creative studio every else, which combines advanced technology with a warm, textile-based exterior. Wrapped in a removable, water-and-stain-resistant CORDURA® yarn suit, Lassie challenges the typical industrial aesthetic of robotics by offering a more approachable, sweater-like appearance. Its features include adaptive mobility with four leg modules for walking, trail exploration, running, or wheeling; habit-learning intelligence that recommends outdoor activities; subtle interaction UI via light-based communication and fingerprint authentication; and automated maintenance with self-cleaning paws. Targeted at urbanites, design-conscious individuals, and active seniors, Lassie bridges the gap between smart wearables and lifestyle companions. While it’s not a pet replacement, it provides social nudges, daily activity encouragement, and low-maintenance companionship. The piece questions whether integrating tactile textiles into robotics humanizes hardware or simply creates a stylish robotic 'sweater.' The article highlights Lassie’s potential to merge functional industrial design with cozy companion culture, emphasizing its role as a quirky fusion of technology and comfort.

YouTube video by RMN YouTube Channel

RoboticDog는포유류에서영감을받은디자인일러스트레이션으로만수륙양용이동성을달성 연구팀은포유류의다재다능한이동능력에서영감을얻어육지와바

TikTok video by FOX 5 Atlanta