Do Roombas Dream of Electric Sheep?: The Practical Application of Artificial Companions Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email "Paro," a robot designed like a baby seal, which provides comfort to residents of a retirement community in Washington, D.C. ( New York Times ) Produced by Hsi-Chang Lin Produced by New York Times, PRI and WNYC