Paro is the New Therapist

27Jun08

Paro is a harp seal stuffed animal robot, developed by Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Engineer Takanori Shibata said Paro prototypes are being tested in Japan and Sweden at nursing homes, and with autistic and handicapped children.
“We know that pet therapy helps physically, psychologically and socially, and Paro does the same [...]

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