PARO
AIST / PARO Robots · Specialty · Japan
Therapeutic baby-seal robot FDA-classified as a medical device in the US. Used in dementia care facilities worldwide for emotional engagement and calming therapy.
PARO specifications
| Availability | Shipping — Cleared therapeutic device sold into care settings. (as of 2026-09-05) |
|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | 0 |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Battery life | 6 h |
| Payload | N/A (therapeutic) |
| Max speed | N/A (stationary) |
| Actuators | None (therapeutic robot) |
| Primary sensor | Tactile Sensors + Microphones + Posture |
| Function | Companionship |
| Released | 2004 |
| Maturity | Production |
| Status | Active |
| Indicative price | ~$6,000 |
What sets PARO apart
- FDA-classified medical device — only therapeutic robot with this status
- Tactile and audio sensors for responsive emotional engagement
- 8th generation commercial product with proven clinical results
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