This is Paro, one of the world’s most successful therapeutic robots--popular to the extent that some refer to it as “Japan’s pride.” “I came up with the idea for a pet robot because I ...

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, ...

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 ...

The exhibition features 200 robots – from a smart sofa that can be reconfigured digitally to Paro, a therapeutic robot in the shape of a seal. It begins with a look at well-known robots from popular ...