PARO and therapy robots for dementia and palliative care
PARO seals and therapy robots for dementia units, hospitals and palliative care across Australia. Check the listed PARO price, read what the Queensland trial found, and get a written quote from a distributor.
For clinical managers and dementia unit leads
PARO is a robotic harp seal that responds to touch and voice. Specialist dementia care units, hospital wards and palliative teams use it in planned sessions as one of their non-drug options. It is sold through distributors on quote.
- PARO seal: listed from $6,500 per unit
- Abi and Matilda humanoid robots: prices not published, quoted by the maker
- Loans, trials, leasing and subscription: terms vary by supplier
What we cover
Therapy robot leasing and trials
Trial, loan, lease or subscription options for PARO and companion robots, so a unit can test resident response first.
Buying the PARO therapeutic seal
The PARO robotic harp seal for dementia units, wards and palliative teams, supplied by distributors on written quote.
Therapy robots in hospitals and palliative care
PARO seals and robotic companion animals for hospital wards, palliative care units and hospices, quoted by distributors.
Therapy robots for dementia units
PARO programs for specialist dementia care units and memory support wings, from a first unit to several sites.
Foundation and charity funding for therapy robots
Written quotes and product details for hospital foundations, auxiliaries and charities paying for a therapy robot.
The evidence in brief
A Griffith University trial with 415 residents in 28 Queensland aged care facilities found PARO reduced agitation compared with usual care on video observation, and residents engaged with it more than with a plush toy. The staff-rated agitation scale showed no difference between groups. A 2025 review of 15 trials found robot interventions reduced agitation and anxiety in dementia, with no effect on cognition. Watch each person's response and record it.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PARO seal cost in Australia?
An independent Australian directory lists PARO from a single starting figure, shown in our price guide. Distributors quote each facility, and the quote sets the final price including freight, GST and warranty.
- Is there Australian evidence for PARO?
Yes. A Griffith University randomised trial in 28 Queensland aged care facilities found PARO reduced agitation compared with usual care on video observation and improved engagement. There was no difference on the staff-rated agitation scale, and PARO does not suit every resident.
- Can we trial PARO or lease it before buying?
Some suppliers offer loan units, trials or leasing, and humanoid robots such as Abi are supplied on subscription. Terms vary by supplier and are rarely published, so ask for them in writing with your quote.
- How should a therapy robot be cleaned?
Follow the maker's written cleaning instructions for your model and your facility's infection control policy. Your infection prevention and control lead should approve the method before the first session. Ask the distributor for the instructions at the quote stage.
- Are you a supplier?
No. Therapy Robots Australia is an enquiry service operated by Yes Right Pty Ltd. We pass your enquiry to a suitable distributor or maker, who quotes you directly. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to anything.
Costing a therapy robot for a unit or ward?
Tell us the facility type and the number of units and we pass it to a distributor who quotes you directly.
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