Virtual or Robotic Pets as Companions by Number of Pets Owned in Indonesia 2026

Scepticism Toward Virtual Pets as Companionship Substitutes in Indonesia

As technology advances, virtual and robotic pets have become increasingly sophisticated, prompting questions about their capacity to meet the emotional and social needs that physical pets traditionally fulfil. In Indonesia, where pet ownership is a meaningful part of household life, the question of whether artificial companions can genuinely substitute for real pets carries both consumer and commercial relevance.