54K views · 2.2K reactions | Paro, one of the largest rice producing districts in the country, expects a much higher production this year. This is being attributed to land development, timely abundant rainfall and cultivation in acres of fallow land. Last year, the district produced over 9,800 MT of rice. | BBS | Facebook

Robots are now being utilized to alleviate loneliness and depression among the elderly and patients. | NNT- National News Bureau of Thailand

6K views · 316 reactions | Giving new meaning to “creature comfort,”...

32K views · 119 reactions | Meet Paro, a therapeutic robot pet from Japan that responds to touch with lifelike sounds and blinking eyes. CNA TODAY takes a look at how technology is changing the way seniors connect, heal and age in Singapore. Read more: https://cna.asia/4oYeRdC | CNA | Facebook

Say G'Day to PARO. PARO is not just adorable, he is a therapeutic robotic seal providing emotional support to patients, especially those feeling lonely or anxious in neurology and stroke wards. PARO and the support he provides patients at the PA was made possible in part thanks to our annual Giving Day which is coming up this Thursday September 4. If it wasn't for the generous people who choose the Foundation as their place to Give Big on Giving Day, PARO and the difference he makes may not have