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Paro is the most interactive "healing pet" made to date, designed to be used for animal therapy without needing actual animals that require special attention. It learns from you, and is truly an interactive pet in its responses as well. Paro is modeled on a baby seal, and totally fits the part! It's incredibly soft and lifelike, has an array of sensors, and develops a personality over time that corresponds with how people play with Paro. Visit Paro's homepage for a great introduction.
A short list of Paro's functions
• Has a diurnal rythym of morning, afternoon, and night
• Five kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture
• Can recognize light and dark
• Can feel being stroked and the amount of pressure
• Understands when it is being held
• Can recognize the direction of sound
• Recognizes its name, greetings, and praise
• Remembers interactions and adapts
• Imitates the voice of a real baby seal
• Expresses feelings though noises, body movements, and facial expressions
Paro's robotic movements
• Moves head multi-directionally
• Moves flippers (front and rear)
• Creates highly emotional facial expressions with blinking eyes
• Each Paro's facial expressions are unique
Paro's features
• Durable yet soft artificial fur which is anti-bacterial and soil resistant
• Strong internal robotics that can handle long-term use
• Has an electromagnetic shield (safe for pacemakers)
• Manual (English and Japanese)
• Pacifier charger (pink and yellow)
• Internal rechargeable battery
• Length: 57cm (22.4")
• Weight: about 2.7kg
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