(Photo from parorobots.com) Meet Paro, the cuddliest robot we've ever seen. Paro is a robotic seal that "allows the documented benefits of animal therapy to be administered to patients in environments such as hospitals and extended care facilities where live animals present treatment or logistical difficulties," according to its manufacturer, AIST.
Paro is primarily used to calm residents with dementia in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The robotic seal purrs and paddles its flippers when petted. It also opens its eyes and moves it head when spoken to, and when held against a chest, a simulated heartbeat can be felt.
Paro has been shown to reduce stress, stimulate interaction, promote relaxation and motivation and improve socialization.
To learn more about Paro and view a gallery of Paro being used around the world, click here.
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