I wonder how many people find these types of emotion-bots actualy worth of the hefty price? I feel like the novely wears off quickly. I've never owned one but I

I wonder how many people find these types of emotion-bots actualy worth of the hefty price? I feel like the novely wears off quickly. I've never owned one but I just get a weird feeling of having emotions for a bot. I'd much prefer getting a dog.