meet AMULET
your conversational AI companion
AMULET is the only AI companion that provides personalized, screen-free conversation and privacy-first design to improve quality of life for older adults.
✓ Facilitate meaningful connection
✓ Improve cognitive interactions
✓ Support wellness routines
✓ Supplement caregiving resources
designed for older adults
AMULET’s speech is attuned to the needs of older adults, including volume, frequencies, and cadence.
As a fully integrated device, there are no screens to read, no remote controls to lose, and no buttons to push.
rich personalization
AMULET can be personalized with media, experiences, and discussion topics that activate memories and engagement.
This capability makes AMULET an interesting and enriching companion.
transform any object
AMULET can be attached to any preferred object, from a longtime comforting item to something brand new.
A favorite plush animal can be transformed into a personalized conversational companion by simply attaching AMULET.
how we’re
different
from other
companion
products
Enhancing connection & well-being for older adults
Our mission is to empower older adults to age with joy, connection, and independence, enhancing quality of life through personalized support and meaningful interactions.
We prioritize the privacy and security of our users and have built an ethical data ecosystem where user privacy is paramount.
how AMULET works
AMULET turns everyday interactions into magical moments
of learning, reminiscing, and connection.
easy setup
● Unbox and plug in base station
● Attach AMULET to your favorite plush, plant or object
● Download the companion app
● Create a user profile
thoughtful personalization
● AMULET will ask a series of questions to refine personalization
● Adjust settings for reminders and activities
engaging DAILY INTERACTIONS
● Participate in conversations and games
● Receive personalized well-being tips
● Track activities through the app
creating a legacy
● Record stories and messages
● Listen to your audio files whenever you want
● Access your audio files forever, without any additional cost
about teddybot, inc.
bringing innovation and compassion to home care robotics
our company
Founded in 2023, Teddybot, Inc. is an AI-powered consumer electronics company committed to ethical technologies that improve quality of life for communities needing supplemental care and companionship.
Teddybot is pioneering a new frontier in eldercare, blending advanced AI technology with the comforting presence of a companion, to ensure elders feel valued and connected.
our founders
Teddybot is led by cofounders Dr. Patrick Deegan, award-winning roboticist and data privacy systems architect; and Katie Joseff, technology policymaker and researcher working to counteract and regulate algorithmic harms.
Advocating for Self-Sovereign Identity and conducting in-depth propaganda research informs their approach to ethical engagement and trust in the digital realm.
our tech
AMULET is a conversational AI necklace that can be placed onto any object, transforming it into a highly personalized companion. AMULET pairs with a base station to create a localized cloud, ensuring users own and control all of their data.
Through Self-Sovereign Identity and Ocean Protocol, we ensure that all data processing is handled with the utmost care and transparency.
our founders
Patrick Deegan, PhD
CTO, CO-FOUNDER
Our CTO, a pioneer in AI and robotics, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for transformative educational tools.
● 15+ years of founder and C-level startup experience
● Expertise: robotics, AI, low-latency distributed systems, Blockchain, data privacy and Self-Sovereign Identity
● Multiple patents: force sensing motion control, collaborative robots, and low-latency Blockchain based transaction networks
● Led the development of 7 humanoid robots, several are award-winning: Time Magazine’s Top 50 inventions of 2008 and 2012.
Katie Joseff
CEO, CO-FOUNDER
Our CEO has spent years researching and addressing algorithmic harms, including misinformation and manipulation. She is thrilled to be creating an empowering solution!
● Led the AI, misinformation, and elections trust & safety work for TikTok US/CA
● Extensive research on the ethics of emerging technologies and the impacts of algorithmic harms on individuals, democracies, and public health
● Advocacy for federal and state data privacy
● Forbes 30 under 30
our advisors
Amanda W. O’Donnell
Break Through Tech, Mouse
Leader in increasing underrepresented people in tech and political office
Former CFO of Control Group, acquired by Intersection Co., a Google Sidewalk Labs company
Samantha Shorey, PhD
Professor, UT Austin
Research: how AI and robots integrate into workplaces and homes
Lead PI for NSF grant to create a “robot observatory” at UT Austin
Named to Stanford’s AI 100
Craig Allen
CEO, SnackShop
Former CCO at Embodied, creating Moxie AI
Founding team of Disney Interactive
Former SVP/GM of Jim Henson Interactive
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