Paro looks like a baby seal, but it’s a robot.
Meet Paro Did you ever have a favorite cuddly toy? Did it make you feel better when you didn’t feel well? T at’s the idea behind Paro. Paro looks like a baby seal, but it’s a robot.
Sensors are hidden under Paro’s fur.
When you pet Paro, it moves and makes noises. Paro gives comfort to people in hospitals and nursing homes.
Robear carries a person who needs help.
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