The 'Woobo' Looks Like a Furry Monster but It's Also an Educational Toy for Kids
Erica Francis — August 5, 2016 — Life-Stages
References: woobo.io & bostinno.streetwise.co
Cambridge-based start-up 'Woobo' is creating a furry educational toy for children which incorporates artificial intelligence and robots. The founders of the company noticed that children's interactions with stuffed animals were limited and looked for a way to innovate the classic toy. In comes the Woobo, a cute furry monster doubling as an interactive educational robot. The Woobo is being targeted at kids ranging from three to eight, which means Millennial parents will be the ones purchasing the products to enhance their children's playtime and development.
According to co-founder Feng Tan, the Woobo can express all forms of emotions and can assist children in their daily rituals, tell them stories and simply act as a companion. When the toy can't answer questions, it knows to tell the child to speak with their parents and then come back to the robot with the answer. The adorable toy was created to assist with the long-term development of soft skills and foster creativity.
According to co-founder Feng Tan, the Woobo can express all forms of emotions and can assist children in their daily rituals, tell them stories and simply act as a companion. When the toy can't answer questions, it knows to tell the child to speak with their parents and then come back to the robot with the answer. The adorable toy was created to assist with the long-term development of soft skills and foster creativity.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Educational Robots - Creating interactive educational robots like Woobo that can assist children in their daily rituals, tell stories, and act as companions.
2. Artificial Intelligence in Toys - Incorporating artificial intelligence into toys like Woobo to enhance children's playtime and development.
3. Innovation in Traditional Toys - Innovating classic toys like stuffed animals to provide new and engaging experiences for children, as seen with Woobo.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the creation of interactive educational robots like Woobo to meet the demand for innovative and engaging toys.
2. Artificial Intelligence - The field of artificial intelligence can be leveraged to develop technologies and algorithms that power interactive educational robots like Woobo.
3. Education and Child Development - Educational institutions and child development organizations can incorporate interactive educational robots like Woobo to enhance learning experiences.
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