PARO
[research]companion_robot · service · 0 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
PARO RobotsForm Factor
companion_robot
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
0
Target Price
Custom Quote
- RESEARCH
Description
PARO is an interactive therapeutic robot shaped like a baby harp seal, developed by Japan's AIST; certified by Guinness World Records as the world's most therapeutic robot, it uses touch, light, hearing, temperature, and posture sensors to respond to people and is used in dementia and elder care.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.parorobots.com/
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- superseded
- manufacturer
- PARO Robots
- Maturity stage
- research
- Class
- therapeutic companion robot
- Sensors
- touch, light, hearing, temperature, posture
- Height cm
- 57
- Weight kg
- 2.5
- Form factor
- companion_robot
- Sensor suite
- touch, light, hearing, temperature, posture
Safety record
No incidents on record for PARO.
FAQ
What is PARO?
PARO is an interactive therapeutic robot shaped like a baby harp seal, developed by Japan's AIST; certified by Guinness World Records as the world's most therapeutic robot, it uses touch, light, hearing, temperature, and posture sensors to respond to people and is used in dementia and elder care.
Is PARO actually deployed in the real world?
PARO is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
What are the specs of PARO?
PARO's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 57 cm; Weight: 2.5 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes PARO?
PARO is made by PARO Robots, based in Nagoya, Japan, founded in 2003.
Can you buy PARO?
PARO is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to PARO?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable companion_robot robots to PARO include ElliQ, BUDDY, Enabot Ebo X, Loona Petbot.
How does PARO compare to ElliQ?
PARO and ElliQ (Intuition Robotics · 4 deployments) are both companion_robot robots on the DEPLOY registry. PARO has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is PARO a top companion_robot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, PARO ranks in roughly the top 38% of companion_robot models tracked by the registry.
What is PARO's maturity stage?
PARO is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is PARO still being made?
PARO has been superseded by a newer generation. The historical record remains on the registry for reference. Successor: PARO.
Where is PARO deployed?
No verified deployments of PARO are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is PARO safe?
PARO has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Paro therapeutic seal robot?
Paro is an advanced interactive therapeutic robot designed to stimulate patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other complex cognitive disorders. It provides emotional and social support for older people with dementia. Used in care facilities worldwide.