Paro the Therapeutic Robot Baby Seal 52
Mike writes "Paro is a therapeutic baby seal robot that is exploring new dimensions in animal therapy. Created to act as a companion for hospital patients and the elderly, the adorable baby harp seal bot aims to increase relaxation and decrease stress. Paro can sense and respond to its immediate environment through five integrated sensors that detect touch, light, sound, temperature, and posture, and it is even capable of learning and responding to a name."
Deja vu (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Yes, but can he.... (Score:3, Interesting)
Can he swim underwater like a real seal?
I know attempting a serious answer to a discussion riddled with baby seal jokes is rather useless, but baby seals [gdargaud.net] can't swim until they lose their bay fur which provides insulation only against cold air, not cold water.