Is ‘mechanical love’ perhaps the answer for the lack of attention for people suffering with dementia (2012)?

by alzheimerarchitecture

It might be the cuddliest medical device ever to cause an ethical quandary.

Five years ago, a Japanese robot manufacturer introduced Paro to the world. Built to resemble a baby harp seal with a plush coat of antibacterial fur Paro was hailed in Japan as a pioneer among socially interactive robots, one that would help lift the spirits of millions of elderly adults.

 

Pdf. Article by Anne Tergesen and Miho Inada