Ageless Innovation is an innovation team that was originally formed at Hasbro back in 2015. The team’s focus was to create “engaging products that foster meaningful connections through play, joy, and happiness” for older adults. After extensive research and feedback, they launched their line of interactive Joy for All Companion Pets. The line features both […]
Posts with the Robots tag
Parrots Inc – Assistive robotics
In a recent episode of Assistive Technology Update, our very own Josh Anderson recently interviewed David Hojah – CEO and Founder of Parrots Inc. During the interview, listeners will learn more about Hojah and the inspiration behind his company, technologies, and more. To begin, his company Parrots Inc. is an “assistive robotics and medical devices […]
Robot Revolution
“When it comes to robots, we’ve only just begun to explore the possibilities!” I entered the Museum of Science and Industry this morning with wide eyes and a childlike curiosity. As soon as we pulled up outside, we were greeted by a large banner of a robot. I exclaimed, “Okay, I don’t care how much […]
BUDDY: Companion Robot
So many robots have been developed since my post on Big Hero 6 and Robots in Real Life. More recently, I’ve written about LEKA, a robotic toy developed for children with special needs. In today’s post, I’m going to discuss yet another robotic companion called BUDDY. BUDDY was recently funded on Indiegogo and is noted to be […]
Monday Tech Tip: Double Robot
Justin Amber, Equipment Loan Specialist at The INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us The Double Robot. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Using robots to teach emotions!
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a robot called MIP by WowWee and how it may be used for kids with Autism to understand emotions. Check it out here: