My Paro
By Vivian Galloway
What was the problem the robot was designed to solve? how was this solved in the past?
Well, it's a therapeutic robot so it was designed to be taken to hospitals and nursing home to give comfort to it's patients.
what skills or knowledge would the designer have to know while designing this robot?
the designer would have to know that it would have to be very cute to give comfort. Very computer smart and have to make it sturdy for squeezing.
How was the problem solved by the robot?
well all the patients loved Paro, and Paro continues giving care worldwide.
How would the designer test this robot?
He could turn it on, take it to a nursing home and see how the patients like it.
What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of Paro?
Well some people wish it was smaller or bigger, or more cute or less cute, but i think that it is perfect. It is programmed to respond to it's name and move in all different directions.
Paro Playtime!
How could the robot be improved?
Well in my opinion, make another model that is a different color, because it is hard to keep white fur white.