PARO therapeutic robot

Рет қаралды 108,319

12 жыл бұрын

The PARO therapeutic robot looks, feels and sounds like a baby seal. It will coo when you pet it and cry when you squeeze it too hard. It knows its name, and the sound of your voice. It can easily be mistaken for a real animal, and that's the point.
PARO is being used to treat dementia patients who have difficulty communicating with their loved ones and caregivers. Studies have shown that uncommunicative patients may respond to animals more easily than to humans. PARO offers all the comfort of a pet without the risk or mess.
PARO is a part of Passages Hospice's Passages Through Time dementia program. Passages is one of the only hospices using the PARO robot. They currently use four robots throughout Illinois and Michigan.

Пікірлер: 29

@Outstarwalker 11 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of sick people, especially with psychological/psychiatrical problems, who are afraid of real animals. We all love cats and dogs, but we have to admit that they sometimes behave not like we want them to, and that's normal to every living being. This robot seal is programmed to give you affection - and affection only. No reason to be afraid of bites or claws. I think it's also the way to introduce animals to patients step by step.

@FluffyPetal84 10 жыл бұрын

Not all therapy dogs, even with extensive screening, can cope with constantly being pulled at or poked at etc. Dementia patients can change their behaviours rapidly and this can frighten the animal. I am currently working on a PARO project, and did a bit of research that showed that some therapy animals get so traumatised that they cant go back to 'work'. At least with this robot, it wont be harmed in a real sense if thrown etc.

@kapetong7433 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this valuable info

@Slipperyisimproving 7 ай бұрын

But still I don't think you should throw Paro as it could break.

@PlayerTenji95 3 ай бұрын

Oh, what valuable insight! Thank you!

@tamiasthechipmunk 11 жыл бұрын

I know this seems to be geared for seniors. But wow I think anybody would love to interact with this robot.

@rockgirl6786 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping there comes to be a consumer model of PARO. I love baby harp seals and since my parents can't get an actual therapy pet٫ PARO would probably be really helpful for my trauma.

@Slipperyisimproving 7 ай бұрын

Paro is so cute. I want one. Now anyone can get their hands on one of these cuties.

@PassagesHospice 11 жыл бұрын

Exactly - that's something that PARO's inventor, Dr. Shibata, did intentionally. Most people have never met a baby seal, so they don't have preconceptions about what it looks, sounds or acts like. They can interact with PARO in whatever way is meaningful for them.

@Eternalight2036 Жыл бұрын

This just brings me so much happiness fr

@PassagesHospice 11 жыл бұрын

You're right - PARO is also used to help children and adults with autism and other disabilities!

@PassagesHospice 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Oscar - animal rescues and animal volunteers are great causes and definitely deserve funding and attention. We also have a great pet volunteer program as well! PARO is a great tool to use in situations where live animals aren't possible or practical, like a hospital where some people have allergies or sensitivities.

@mrhappy0121 8 жыл бұрын

Master of None

@kittyfriend9888 8 жыл бұрын

+mrhappy0121 fancy running into you here... HAHAhahahahah..... of all places. but yes, master of none. ha

@mrhappy0121 8 жыл бұрын

kitty friend Great show I so thought this was fake

@laramav 7 жыл бұрын

YAZZZZZZZZSSSS

@lilitabausnz 6 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. I'm wondering how this interaction may have challenged your patients values and beliefs in regards to being accepting of an animal to be on top of a table? Was there any hesitation or reaction from patients in regards to this?