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- Designed by: Takanori ShibataJCN Network: Japan-Made "Paro" Therapeutic Robot Set for U.S. Debut
- Unveiled at the Robo Business Conference and Expo 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in April 2008JCN Network: Japan-Made "Paro" Therapeutic Robot Set for U.S. Debut
- Debut in Japan in 2005JCN Network: Japan-Made "Paro" Therapeutic Robot Set for U.S. Debut
- 2002 Guinness Book of World Records' world's most therapeutic robotJCN Network: Japan-Made "Paro" Therapeutic Robot Set for U.S. Debut
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The Paro Robot is robotic baby harp seal developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. It is designed to provide therapeutic assistance to nursing home residents and children with developmental delays like Autism. Paro features a soft furry coat and reacts to petting and stroking by blinking its eyes and moving its flipper. If it is handled roughly, it cries out, but it reacts positively to soft petting. It also sleeps and requires simulated feedings. The robot acts as a surrogate for a real pet, which has been shown in studies to reduce stress levels in all subjects and improve social skills of children with developmental delays. Although it was initially expected to cost between $2,500 and $3,000, the actual price is around $4,700.
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Japan-Made "Paro" Therapeutic Robot Set for U.S. Debut: http://bit.ly/6oUdif via @addthis #dementia #depression #therapeuticrobots #health
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http://www.news.com.au/technology/gallery/0,23607,5062884-5014321-7,00.html "Paro" is a therapeutic robot that reacts to touch.
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Paro, the baby seal robot http://bit.ly/8RvYmK - Cuter than I had expected (only saw pics before). That pacifier powerplug is brilliant!
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i ja paro, ja, que semblo el robot del Duran quan es posa a twittejar
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