PARO, the world's most therapeutic robot made in Japan

Yes, PARO is a little, adorable baby seal, but it's not a stuffed animal. PARO (http://www.parorobots.com/) is a ROBOT, and in fact the world's most therapeutic robot certified by Guinness World Records. We will have Dr. Shibata, the inventor of PARO, traveling from Tokyo to speak about how PARO was born and the challenges and opportunities of PARO. Co-hosted by the High tech club and Kellogg Healthcare club. Lunch will be served.

PARO has 5 kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture sensors, with which it can perceive people and its environment. These 5 sensors allow PARO to distinguish between light and dark, if he is being stroked or beaten, and recognizing its name, greetings, and praise. Interaction with PARO provokes positive memories of pets or stuffed animals, making the user feel amused and relaxed, driving psychological and physiological therapy. PARO is being used to treat patients with Alzheimer's and other debilitating physical and emotional illnesses.

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Co-hosted with: Kellogg Tech Club, Healthcare Club