If you want something warm and fluffy to cuddle with, a cat can be a good choice (depending, of course, on the cat). And if you want a cat, there is no substitute for an actual cat. So this… thing confuses me to no end.

You’re Supposed to Be Comforted by This Faceless Robotic Vibrating Cat, Not Horrified

Cats are not hard to come by. The world is full to overflowing with shelters and pounds with unwanted cats that can be had for a few bucks, or a donation, or for the asking. So… why an expensive robotic Martian flatcat/tribble hybrid?