Built to resemble a baby harp seal, Paro was hailed in Japan as a pioneer among socially interactive robots, one that would help lift the spirits of millions of elderly adults. Now it's reached ...

Paro is a realistic baby harp seal robot for use in therapy and social care. It is covered with anti-bacterial and soil-resistant artificial fur, and has a variety of sensors including tactile, light, ...

a harp seal with light pink hair looked up at the person stroking its fluffy head and let out an affectionate squeak. This is Paro, one of the world’s most successful therapeutic robots--popular ...