Moxie, the AI-powered robot toy designed to engage and educate children, is shutting down its services by 2024. The robot, created by Embodied Inc., was designed to help kids develop social-emotional skills through interactive conversations and activities. However, the company behind Moxie has announced that it will cease operations and discontinue support for the robot toy. Parents have been notified that Moxie’s functionality will gradually diminish until it becomes unresponsive by late 2024. The decision to shut down Moxie highlights the challenges faced by companies developing AI-powered consumer products, particularly in the competitive and rapidly evolving tech industry. While Moxie aimed to provide an engaging and educational experience for children, its ultimate demise serves as a reminder of the risks and uncertainties associated with innovative technologies.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/moxie-robot-toy-shutting-down-kids-embodied-goodbye-2024-12