Nov 15, 2023

In an RSA in Rezzato there is a robot seal to support elderly people suffering from dementia Home » Health » In an RSA in Rezzato there is a robot seal to support elderly people suffering from dementia byarchywordys No Comments Technology can and must be an ally of people , even when it comes to their health and well-being. A new example in this direction comes from Rsa Blue Years of Rezzato where an innovative was introduced therapeutic robot in the shape of a white sealto support elderly people with dementia. The robot seal, by name «Paro»is the latest version of an interactive robot made in Japan, designed by Takanori Shibata, a pioneer of industrial automation, who has received numerous awards around the world for its innovation and therapeutic utility. Sensors and actuators It is a small white plush seal equipped with two 32-bit processors, three microphones, twelve tactile sensors covering its fur, touch-sensitive whiskers and a delicate system of motors and actuators that silently move its legs and body. Other sensors – auditory, temperature, light and posture – allow Paro to perceive people and the surrounding environment and to provide coherent responses to the stimuli provided to it: in fact, he recognizes the direction of the voice and some words such as his name, greetings and praise. By interacting with people, the stuffed animal responds as if it were alive by moving its head and paws, making sounds and showing the patient’s preferred behavior, based on the commands given: it is in fact able to repeat the movements that the patient has rewarded with a caress and avoid the unwelcome ones, signaled by a firmer touch. «The objective of this initiative – explains Vito Nicola Mastromarino, director of the Rsa Anni azzurri – is to promote psychological well-being and alleviate anxiety typical of elderly patients with dementia, exploiting the exchanges between patient and robot . Paro has a calming effect and elicits positive emotional responses in guests, as pet therapy would. It helps reduce stress and avoid isolation and to stimulate interaction with the environment, with a positive effect on mood and motivation.” To view this item correctly Click here