Paro the Interactive 'Healing Pet' May Be Japan's Best Invention Ever

The Paro Robot Seal Healing Pet may just be the most amazing thing to come out of Japan, and it is something I never knew I needed - but want extremely bad, right now.

Unfortunately Paro the Seal is not cheap, and at $5804.00 I don't think I will be buying this any time soon, but a girl can dream. According to it's description: Paro is the most interactive "healing pet" made to date, designed to be used for animal therapy without needing actual animals that require special attention. It learns from you, and feels just like a real, lovable pet in its natural responses.

Paro is modeled on a baby seal and we're sure you agree looks super cute! It has been approved by Guiness World Records as the most effective therapeutic pet of its kind. Incredibly soft and lifelike, Paro has an array of sensors, and develops a personality over time that corresponds with how people play with Paro.
It has different functions including...Diurnal rhythm of morning, afternoon, and night

Five kinds of sensors: tactile, light, audition, temperature, and posture

Can recognize light and dark

Can feel being stroked and the amount of pressure

Understands when it is being held

Can recognize the direction of sound

Recognizes its name, greetings, and praise

Remembers interactions and adapts

Imitates the voice of a real baby seal

Expresses feelings though noises, body movements, and facial expressions
I am not exactly sure what "therapeutic" purpose it serves, but it sure is adorable!

via Japan Trend Shop

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