PARO Therapeutic Robot

Therapeutic baby seal robot for care settings

PARO is an advanced therapeutic robot shaped like a baby harp seal, used in eldercare, dementia care and hospitals. Tactile, light, sound, temperature and posture sensors let it respond to touch and voice, moving and reacting like a live animal. Clinically studied to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood, it is sold direct to care facilities and families by PARO Robots U.S.

Type: Therapeutic companion robot
Form: Baby harp seal
Sensors: Touch, light, sound, temp, posture
Response: Movement, sound, learning
Use: Eldercare & dementia therapy
Purchase: Direct via PARO Robots U.S.

Est. price at PARO Robots

$6,100

6wk lead

Fulfilled by PARO Robots
Secure checkout on the vendor's official store
Typical lead time 6 weeks
Deployment & support available from Carolina Robotics

You'll complete your purchase on PARO Robots's official store.

Prices are estimates for guidance only and may not reflect current promotions, taxes, shipping, bundles or subscriptions. Confirm the final price on PARO Robots's site before buying.

Typical applications

The PARO Therapeutic Robot is deployed across a range of tasks. Our team tailors tooling and programming to your exact process.

Dementia & eldercare
Hospital therapy
Stress & anxiety relief
Wellbeing programs

Full specification

Type: Therapeutic companion robot
Form: Baby harp seal
Sensors: Touch, light, sound, temp, posture
Response: Movement, sound, learning
Use: Eldercare & dementia therapy
Purchase: Direct via PARO Robots U.S.

AI overview & cost of ownership

An AI-generated summary of the PARO Therapeutic Robot with realistic use cases, alongside a transparent estimate of what it costs to run each year.

PARO is a therapeutic companion robot shaped like a baby harp seal for use in care settings. It uses touch, light, sound, temperature, and posture sensors to respond to interaction with movement and sounds, and it is used in eldercare, dementia care, hospitals, and wellbeing programs.

Best for: Care facilities or families looking for a therapeutic companion robot for dementia, eldercare, or hospital settings.

Potential uses

Dementia Support
Used in dementia care to provide a calming interactive presence that responds to touch and voice.
Eldercare Companion
Used in eldercare settings as a therapeutic companion that can move and react like a live animal.
Hospital Therapy
Used in hospitals as part of therapeutic interactions aimed at supporting patient wellbeing.
Stress Relief
Used in wellbeing programs and care environments to help reduce stress and anxiety.
Family Care Use
Used by families seeking a therapeutic companion robot for home-based support and interaction.

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Est. annual cost

$1,400/yr

Hardware (amortized): $1,220
Energy: $0
Service & maintenance: $180

Assumes $6,100 amortized over ~5 years, ~8 h/day of operation, and $0.15/kWh electricity. Figures are estimates for planning only and exclude taxes, financing and site-specific costs.