Pondering a future where the trusty guide dog is swapped for a robotic pal like Glidance! Some of us are all about the freedom, but others might miss the warm, furry cuddles I mean, can a robot really wag its tail when we need a boost?

Imagine this: no more shedding, but also no more “good boy” moments or wet-nosed nudges. Will I be serenading a robot with my “who’s a good dog?” voice? And how will I explain to friends that my sidekick doesn’t need belly rubs but a firmware update instead?

Then again, Glidance could mean spontaneous adventures with less worry! I’d get to focus on the fun stuff—meeting people, exploring new spots—without a pup to keep track of. Still, I might end up missing that emotional connection. Can’t exactly teach a robot to understand my grumpy days, right?

In a way, it’s the classic debate: fuzzy friend or cutting-edge tech? Maybe I’ll just have to wait and see if Glidance steals my heart… or if I’ll end up with a dog *and* a robot, because why not have both?