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It provides a sense of companionship, helping to combat the loneliness often felt by elderly patients or those in long-term hospital stays.

Much like a living therapy animal, Paro has been shown to lower cortisol levels and reduce anxiety in patients. It provides a sense of companionship, helping to

In some cases, regular interaction with Paro has reduced the need for psychotropic medications by naturally calming agitated patients. Where Science Meets Compassion Where Science Meets Compassion Researchers chose a seal

Researchers chose a seal rather than a more familiar animal like a dog or cat to avoid the "uncanny valley" effect—where a robot looks almost, but not quite, like a real animal, which can be unsettling. Most people don't have preconceived expectations of how a baby seal should behave, making Paro's robotic movements feel more natural and charming. The Therapeutic Benefits but not quite