What it does
Core capabilities
Touch responseSound responseAdaptive behaviourTherapeutic engagement
Best suited to: Care settings able to train staff and use it as part of structured engagement.
Practical requirements
What has to be in place
- UK access
- Specialist purchase; UK access may require a distributor or organisation
- Cost model
- Over £5,000
- Purchase price
- Specialist pricing
- Ongoing cost
- Maintenance may apply
- Broadband / signal
- Not normally required
- Phone required
- Not required
- Setup
- Training advisable
- Who receives alerts
- None
Privacy
Cameras, microphones and data
- Camera
- No conventional camera used for remote viewing
- Microphone
- Sound sensing
Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.
Failure modes
What can go wrong
- Poor staff integration
- Mechanical or battery issue
- User rejection
A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.
Evidence grade A
Relatively strong independent evidence
PARO has a relatively substantial research literature, although study quality and effect sizes vary.
Status and specification checked against Official manufacturer and research library on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.