A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness

ScienceDaily
Jun 23, 2020, 10:01 am111 pts
Researchers have discovered that a single, 60-minute interaction with PARO actually improved mood as well as reduced mild or severe pain. When participants touched PARO, they experienced greater pain reduction than when it was simply present in their room.

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