PARO Therapeutic Robot
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PARO
PARO is a therapeutic robotic baby harp seal intended to comfort people with emotional stress. This robot is most frequently used in nursing homes to comfort patients with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. It is developed by AIST, a Japanese automation pioneer and has been used in Japan and throughout Europe since 2003. PARO contains sensors that allow for the robot to sense whether it is in a dark or light environment, and it can feel and reacts when it is being stroked, or beaten. In addition to these tactile and light sensors, the robot also contains an audio sensor to allow it to react to its name, praise, or hate that it receives from its owner. These sensors allow for the robot to act as though it is a real animal.
