OAP is a £1 million government pet project that will see him dragged into the future alongside his robotic cats and dogs.
TechnoAnimal will be distributed to 1,300 people in social care as part of a Ministry of Health trial.
The funding will also be used to develop an AI facial scanner that recognizes when someone is in pain.
“Robopet” looks like a stuffed animal, but it has motors to move its head and wag its tail.
Health chiefs hope it will help people with dementia, post-stroke communication difficulties and learning disabilities.
Studies have also shown that having them around can reduce loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression, and can help banish boredom.
This frees up time for busy caregivers and relatives and helps older people live independently at home for longer.
The taxpayer-funded trial is being held in Milton Keynes, Luton and other areas of Bedfordshire.
One medical professional said, “Affordable robotic pets have the potential to improve the welfare of nursing home residents and dementia patients.''
Social Care Minister Helen Whateley added yesterday: “Technology will play an increasingly important role in social care as the care needs of the population grow.”
