Interaction with a robotic companion can help
people with mid to late stage dementia become less anxious
and also have a positive influence on their quality of life,
according to new research.
The study investigated the effect of interacting with PARO — a
robotic harp seal — fitted with artificial intelligence software and tactile
sensors that allow it to respond to touch and sound. It can show
emotions such as surprise, happiness and anger, can learn its own
name and learns to respond to words that its owner uses frequently.
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