PARO
Shipping Japan New US sales blocked (FCC)

PARO

AIST (Japan)
$6,000 (~$6,000)

Specifications

Weight
2.7 kg
Country
Japan
US Availability
New US sales blocked — FCC Covered List (2026)
Use Cases
Therapy, Dementia care, Elder care

Overview

The gold-standard therapeutic robot. FDA-approved Class II medical device. Responds to touch, sound, and light with seal-like behaviors. Used in hospitals and nursing homes worldwide for dementia and Alzheimer's patients. Proven clinical benefits for reducing anxiety and improving mood. Listed pricing starts around $6,000 (~$6,000). The maker targets use cases including therapy, dementia care, elder care. Headline numbers: 2.7 kg, TBA of rated runtime. Status: shipping. PARO can be ordered today, though real-world lead times vary by configuration.

Sourcing Notes

Official PARO site has product images.

Related Listings

Official Source
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www.parorobots.com
Photo Source
Official photo, AIST
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