# PARO

> PARO is a domestic robot used as a companion and social robot, made by AIST. It was presented in 2004. The 8th generation version weighs 2.7 kg and has a microphone.

- Manufacturer: AIST
- Commercial status: Not disclosed
- Year announced: 2004
- Last verified: 2026-10-07
- Page: https://vuntum.com/en/robots/aist-paro

## Specifications

| Criterion | Value | Level of evidence | Source | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime (variant = 8th generation ; conditions = when fully charged) | 1 h 30 | manufacturer statement | AIST (official product pages) | 2026-10-10 |
| Announcement date (variant = 8th generation ; conditions = 8th generation version; press release date) | 2004-09-17 | manufacturer statement | AIST (official product pages) | 2026-10-05 |
| Weight (variant = 8th generation) | 2.7 kg | manufacturer statement | AIST (official product pages) | 2026-10-03 |
| Microphone (variant = 8th generation) | Yes | manufacturer statement | AIST (official product pages) | 2026-10-07 |

“Not disclosed” means no information, not “no”. A level of evidence comes with every value.

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