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This 3-foot-tall robot wants to be your kid’s classroom buddy and your mom’s new friend
Mind Children Robotics, a Seattle-area startup co-founded by AGI researcher Ben Goertzel, is building Codey — a child-sized social robot priced under $10,000 and aimed at classrooms, hospitals and senior care.
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A Seattle-area startup, Mind Children Robotics, is developing a child-sized social robot called Codey. The robot is designed to be a classroom companion for children and a social aid for seniors. Codey's creators aim to make the robot accessible to various settings, including classrooms, hospitals, and senior care facilities. The robot's price point is set under $10,000, making it a potentially affordable option for these environments. The company plans to launch its first pilots in South Korea, marking an initial step in Codey's deployment.
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