Episode 17 | AI Learning Robots Transforming the World of Education, Companionship and Development | Paolo Pirjanian

In this episode, we speaked with Paolo, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Embodied, a cutting-edge robotics company that is changing the world of education and early age development for children. 

As we dive into our conversation, Paolo shares his background and formative experiences that have shaped his journey in the world of robotics. From his childhood dreams of working at NASA to his diverse experiences in the field, Paolo's passion and dedication to advancing robotics technology are truly inspiring.

Today, Paolo and his team at Embodied are on a mission to create life-like robotic characters that can be integrated into our homes and daily lives, providing personalized support and learning opportunities for children aged 5-10. With their flagship product, Moxie, Embodied is poised to transform the education landscape, making learning more effective, inclusive, and engaging for all.

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Embodied and how their innovative technology has the potential to shape the future of education. With their commitment to developing robots that can help us with personal development, mental health, and education, Embodied is truly a company to watch. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into this fascinating conversation with Paolo.

Time Stamps

00:00 Machine Minds Show

01:40 Paolo’s background

3:40 Founding Embodied

5:00 Developing Affordable Robots

7:40 How Moxie was born

8:30 AI tutoring for kids

10:20 Moxie’s users

11:30 Moxie’s functions and support

13:00 Digital Moxie App Experience 

14:30 The current impact of Moxie

16:45 What happens to children that fall behind in class?

17:50 Personalized lessons 

19:20 Parents learning from Moxie

18:40 Parenting with Moxie

19:50 Therapy with Moxie

21:50 What fuels the passion of Embodied?

23:30 Overcoming challenges

24:30 How Paolo balances different responsibilities

28:40 The future of the Robotics and AI industry

33:00 Paolo’s advice to engineers and aspiring entrepreneurs 

Embodied, Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/embodiedinc/

Paolo Pirjanian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolopirjanian/

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