Every pet owner knows the guilt of closing the door in the morning. The good news: between seeing your pet, talking to it and playing with it, distance is no longer a dead end. Here's what a companion robot really changes.

See, at any time

It starts with the camera. The Rola Mini films in 2K and moves around, which means you're not staring at an empty corner hoping the cat walks by: you look for it, wherever it is. Night vision included, for naps under the bed.

Talk, and be heard

Two-way calling isn't a gimmick. A familiar voice reassures an anxious dog, interrupts a cat scratching the sofa, or simply says "I'm thinking of you" in the middle of the day. Many pets recognise the voice and come and sit in front of the robot.

ROLA PetPal companion robot with treat dispenser
The ROLA PetPal adds autonomous play and remote treats.

Play and reward

This is where the ROLA PetPal goes further: it tosses a treat, moves in circles or figure-eights, and turns monitoring into playtime. A pet that moves and is stimulated gets bored less and destroys less.

What about a smaller budget?

Not every home needs the most complete robot. The ROLA PetTracker focuses on the essentials: seeing and hearing. It's often the best way in for a first try.

Getting started

Let the pet sniff the robot while it's stationary in the first few days, pair its passes with a treat, and gradually increase remote sessions. Within a week, most dogs and cats adopt it. The whole ROLA range is designed for this.