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The difference between a therapy dog and a Japanese robot seal

Robots help elderly care workers. Surveys show robots cannot replace employees, but they can help in their work and improve older people’s everyday life.
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Photo exhibition on robots in Japan

The Museum of Work in Norrköping held a photo exhibition where conference participants could meet Paro the robot seal. So far 5,000 Paros have been sold. They recognise both touch and heat, and can live for ten years.

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