Developing social, emotional, and life skills can be tough for kids, especially children who experience anxiety or autism. They may benefit from more practice and encouragement. That’s where the Moxie robot comes in. Moxie is a 7lb robot whose sole purpose is to engage with kiddos and help spur their development. Below we’ll talk about our experiences with Moxie to help you decide if Moxie could be a good tool for your kiddo.
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What Is the Moxie Robot?
Moxie is a cylindrical blue robot with adorable animated eyes. She has human-like facial expressions that help her teach kids how to recognize emotions. While she is a stationary robot, she can pivot to reflect human body language. Moxie models human interactions. She creates a safe space for children to practice social skills that may be difficult for them in other environments.
The Moxie robot uses artificial intelligence to become familiar with a child’s specific needs. She tailors her feedback based on a child’s progress and alters her interactions as they improve and learn. If you worry about your kiddo spending too much time with her, fear not! The Moxie robot limits how much time a child can spend talking to her. She also gives kids missions to interact with others and explore the world around them.
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Goally | Learning Videos for Kids
Does your child need some extra guidance on building essential life skills? Goally’s skill building tablet for kids includes a TV app that has the most robust video library of skills training videos for kids. Ranging from content like “How to Wash Your Hands” to “How to Make Friends at School,” we have dozens of interactive video lessons for kids with thinking and learning differences.
Dive into the Goal Mine channel, where Puffy the Penguin leads your child through behavior skills training videos. They’ll learn social, hygiene, and living skills that are key to their independence. For those moments when they need a break, the Chill Zone channel offers low stimulation video content with Paulie the Penguin at the beach, perfect for relaxation and self-regulation.
Try Goally as an app on any device you have at home for just $15. We also have a dedicated tablet (which ONLY has Goally on it) for $149.
Just about everything in Goally can be personalized to meet your kiddo at their development level. As your child improves, you can easily adapt Goally to continue to challenge them and spur their development even further! Our dedicated device has no distractions, no web browser, and no social media. You can easily change the settings in Goally on your phone in the parent app. That way, you never have to take your child’s device away. You can even limit their screen time! With Goally, the learning possibilities are endless. Try our skill-building tablet today!
How Much Is a Moxie Robot?
We think the Moxie AI robot is a fantastic teacher and companion for kids. While she is expensive, she’s constantly learning and adapting her teaching strategy, so the novelty doesn’t wear off. She surprised us with her knowledge of emotional skills and her general understanding of the world. She can carry on engaging in conversations effortlessly and always has a new funny joke to tell.
With all that said, she is a little pricey. You can try the Moxie robot and rent her for $149 a month or purchase her outright for $999 with a monthly subscription of $39. Because she tailors her interactions on one child’s development, she can’t juggle multiple kids at once. If you’re looking for a tool for one of your children, we think Moxie is a great choice and definitely recommend you give her a try! Watch our youtube video’s where we unbox and interact with Moxie the robot for more details about how she helps kids develop the skills they need to succeed!
This post was originally published on 02/07/2023. It was updated on 07/12/2023.
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