Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Furry Robot Experiment (IMAGE)

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Furry Robot Experiment

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Levy-Tzedek and her team discovered that a single, 60-minute interaction with PARO actually improved mood as well as reduced mild or severe pain. When participants touched PARO, they experienced greater pain reduction than when it was simply present in their room.

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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