Paro Therapeutic Robot

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PARO is an advanced interactive robot developed by AIST, a leading Japanese industrial automation pioneer. It 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.

Paro has been found to reduce patient stress and their caregivers
Paro stimulates interaction between patients and caregivers
Paro has been shown to have a Psychological effect on patients, improving thier relaxation and motivation
Paro improves the socialiazation of patients with each other and with caregivers
World's Most Therapeutic Robot certified by Guinness World Records
Paro is the 8th generation of a design that has been in use in Japan and throughout Europe since 2003.

Paro has five kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture sensors, with which it can perceive people and its environment. With the light sensor, Paro can recognize light and dark. He feels being stroked and beaten by tactile sensor, or being held by the posture sensor. Paro can also recognize the direction of voice and words such as its name, greetings, and praise with its audio sensor.

Paro can learn to behave in a way that the user prefers, and to respond to its new name. For example, if you stroke it every time you touch it, Paro will remember your previous action and try to repeat that action to be stroked. If you hit it, Paro remembers its previous action and tries not to do that action.

By interaction with people, Paro responds as if it is alive, moving its head and legs, making sounds, and showing your preferred behavior. Paro also imitates the voice of a real baby harp seal.

Paro Therapeutic Robot Information

Paro Therapeutic Robot Reviews

Paro is the most interactive "healing pet" made to date, designed to be used for animal therapy without needing actual animals that require special attention. It learns from you, and feels just like a real, lovable pet in its natural responses.

Paro is modeled on a baby seal and we're sure you agree looks super cute! It has been approved by Guiness World Records as the most effective therapeutic pet of its kind. Incredibly soft and lifelike, Paro has an array of sensors, and develops a personality over time that corresponds with how people play with Paro. Now available in white or gold, please visit Paro's homepage for a great, detailed introduction.

Paro's Functions:

Diurnal rhythm of morning, afternoon, and night
Five kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture
Can recognize light and dark
Can feel being stroked and the amount of pressure
Understands when it is being held
Can recognize the direction of sound
Recognizes its name, greetings, and praise
Remembers interactions and adapts
Imitates the voice of a real baby seal
Expresses feelings though noises, body movements, and facial expressions
Paro's Robotic Movements:

Moves head multi-directionally
Moves flippers (front and rear)
Creates highly emotional facial expressions with blinking eyes
Each Paro's facial expressions are unique
Paro features:

Color: white or gold
Durable yet soft artificial fur which is anti-bacterial and soil resistant
Strong internal robotics that can handle long-term use
Has an electromagnetic shield (safe for pacemakers)
Manual (English and Japanese)
Pacifier charger (pink and yellow)
Internal rechargeable battery
Power: AC100V, 50-60Hz, 1.3-0.7A
Length: 57cm (22.4")
Weight: about 2.7kg (95.2 oz)

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