With the Kickstarter campaign and game launch on the horizon, Tigs & Gin Studio is on the brink of bringing "Robo Cat Story" to life, a dream project years in the making.

The cat, which has been on the market for two years, is aimed at seniors and meant to act as a "companion." It purrs and meows, and even appears to lick its paw and roll over to ask for a belly rub.

It's no easy task to build a robot cat, but you could have a new best friend if you're willing to put in the effort Credit: Rongzhong Li The cat is powered by a relatively cheap Raspberry Pi ...