Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown up children, who are concerned he can no longer, live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank's son chooses a different option: against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health.

What follows is an often hilarious and heart-warming story about finding friends and family in the most unexpected places.