Robotic companion pets for aged care
Robotic cats, dogs and therapy robots for aged care homes, dementia units and families across Australia. Compare what is sold in Australia, see what the research says, and get quotes from suppliers who sell to aged care.
For nursing homes and aged care providers
Lifestyle teams and care managers use robotic cats, pups and the PARO seal as a non-drug option for residents living with dementia. We help you choose, plan a trial and get volume quotes.
- Companion cat: $259 to $300
- Companion pup: $269 to $315
- MetaCat: $349 to $399
- PARO seal: listed from $6,500
Robotic pets and services
Robotic pets and NDIS funding
When a robotic pet can be claimed as low-cost assistive technology, and what to check before buying.
PARO and therapy robots
Therapeutic robots such as the PARO seal for dementia units, palliative care and hospitals, quoted by distributors.
Robotic cats for dementia
Lifelike purring cats for residents and parents living with dementia, compared by price, features and care.
Robotic companion pets explained
An overview of robotic cats, dogs and therapy robots for older people living at home or in residential care.
Robotic dogs for elderly people
Companion pups with a heartbeat and bark-back response, for residents and older people who grew up with dogs.
Robotic pets for nursing homes
Bulk supply, trials and program set-up for residential aged care homes, dementia units and multi-site providers.
What the research says, in brief
An Australian trial across 28 Queensland aged care facilities found the PARO seal reduced agitation compared with usual care on video observation. A 2025 review of 15 trials found robot interventions reduced agitation and anxiety in dementia, with no effect on memory. Robotic pets help many residents, not all, so introduce them carefully and record the response.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a robotic companion pet?
A battery-powered cat, dog or seal that looks lifelike and responds when held, stroked or spoken to. Aged care homes use them with residents living with dementia who cannot care for a live animal.
- Do robotic pets help people with dementia?
For many people, yes. An Australian trial across 28 Queensland facilities found the PARO seal reduced agitation compared with usual care on video observation, and recent reviews report less agitation and anxiety. They do not improve memory and do not suit everyone, so watch each person's response.
- How many should an aged care home buy?
Most homes start with two or three cats and one pup for a wing of 30 to 40 beds, run a trial for a few weeks, then add more once staff see which residents engage.
- Can the NDIS pay for a robotic pet?
Sometimes. A robotic pet can be bought as low-cost assistive technology if it relates to the participant's disability and supports a plan goal. A short recommendation from a therapist helps. Support at Home does not list robotic pets.
- Are you a shop?
No. Robo Pets Australia is an enquiry service operated by Yes Right Pty Ltd. We pass your enquiry to a suitable Australian supplier, who quotes you directly. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to buy.
Planning a robotic pet program?
Tell us the number of homes or wings and we pass it to a supplier who sells to aged care.
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