Philippa Forrester on AI companions

Helping your child understand, process, and cope with an array of different emotions is a battle every parent has to face through the different stages of childhood.

Life events, like starting a new school year, can lead to an increase in children experiencing anxiety, as nearly half of parents (50%) agree that adapting post-summer holiday is hard, and 4 in 10 parents are of the opinion that their child will struggle well into a new term according to research by Casio.

While AI companions may sound like things of the future, they are becoming a reality of today. Meet Moflin: an emotionally intelligent AI companion created to bring warmth and connection into everyday life, while fitting seamlessly into modern family routines without the challenges of frequent cost, or long-term responsibility. 

With over 4 million emotional profiles, no two Moflins are alike and through daily interaction and care, it will recognise voices, respond to cuddles and strokes, and over time learn to form a unique emotional personality based on how it’s raised.

Aston spoke to TV presenter Philippa Forrester.