Soft Tech for Soft Hearts: Designing AI Toys That Build Empathy
Empathy doesn’t grow through lessons… It grows through experience . For toddlers aged 3–7, the biggest teachers of empathy are not screens or apps, but softness, gentle voices, and safe emotional spaces. That’s exactly what Lumi is built to create. Why Soft Tech Matters: Traditional tech overstimulates kids. Lumi does the opposite, like calming, listening, and responding softly. Soft toys naturally invite: Kindness Care-taking Comfort Gentle communication When paired with thoughtful AI,...