A Robotic Seal Helps Treat Ukrainian Children Suffering From War Trauma

Paro, a Japanese developed robot seal used in psychological therpay is seen at the Medical University of Warsaw Psychological Clinic in Warsaw, Poland on 28 October, 2022. The robotic seal called Paro is a gift from the Japanese embassy and is currently being used in different types of psychotherapy at the Medical University of Warsaw (MUW) Psychological Counseling Center. The university is also using Paro in the treatment of Ukrainian children suffering from war trauma. The robot seal developed by Takanori Shibata of the Japanese AIST helps overcome language barriers and initiate interactions with children with developmental disabilities. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)