Therapy robots for Victorian facilities
PARO seals and humanoid therapy robots for Victorian dementia units, hospital wards and palliative care, with enquiries passed to suppliers.
Victoria is home to two of the humanoid robots used in Australian aged care. Andromeda, the maker of the Abi companion robot, is based in Melbourne, and ABC News reported in April 2026 that Abi is deployed in homes run by mecwacare and Medical and Aged Care Group. Matilda came out of research at La Trobe University. PARO, the robotic seal, is supplied to Victorian buyers through Australian distributors on quote.
We take enquiries from facilities across Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and regional Victoria.
Who enquires from Victoria
- Specialist dementia care units and memory support wings.
- Public and private hospitals with geriatric or aged care wards.
- Community palliative services and inpatient hospices.
- Hospital foundations considering a donor-funded unit.
PARO or a humanoid robot
A Victorian team choosing a therapy robot may be weighing PARO against Abi or Matilda. The seal is held and stroked, so it works for people who respond to touch even when speech is limited. Abi and Matilda talk, which suits residents still able to chat or take part in group sessions. PARO is listed in Australia from $6,500. Abi is supplied on subscription, and neither Abi nor Matilda has a published price. The therapy robot comparison sets out the differences.
Planning a Victorian purchase
- Ask each supplier for the full cost over the period you expect to use the robot.
- Get the maker’s cleaning instructions to your infection control lead early.
- For a talking robot, ask what data it collects and where it is stored.
- Ask whether a trial is available before you commit.
Next step
Send the facility type, the number of units and the robot you are considering. We pass it to a suitable supplier, who quotes you directly.