Robot dog spotted taking real dog on a stroll in San Francisco - USA Today

A robotic dog was seen taking a real dog for a walk in San Francisco, California, in a scene that turned heads and sparked curiosity online.

Footage captured by Stephanie Lin shows a small dog walking alongside and being guided by a robotic canine through the city.

Lin said she was both surprised and unsurprised by the sight, noting that San Francisco's proximity to Silicon Valley makes encounters with emerging technology increasingly common.

“This is probably a soon-to-be-familiar sight, given the close proximity to Silicon Valley,” Lin told Storyful.

The unusual pairing highlights how robotics technology is becoming a more visible part of everyday life in the Bay Area.