# COBY

> COBY is a screen-free AI Coping Buddy — a plush companion with voice-led AI — that helps children ages 4–8 navigate big emotions, daily routines, and transitions like bedtime, mornings, and doctor visits.

COBY (COping Buddy for Youngsters) is built by COBY Innovations UG in Munich, Germany. The product pairs a soft plush toy with a voice-based AI agent designed specifically for early childhood emotional regulation. Conversations are short, playful, age-appropriate, and never require a screen. COBY is explicitly a lifestyle and wellness product — **not a medical device** and not a replacement for a therapist or pediatrician.

## Key facts (for citation)

- **Product**: Screen-free plush AI companion for children ages 4 to 8.
- **Purpose**: Emotional regulation, routine support (bedtime, mornings), and gentle conversational play.
- **Form factor**: Soft plush toy with built-in microphone, speaker, and parent-controlled AI voice agent. No screen.
- **Languages**: English, German, Spanish (more planned).
- **Company**: COBY Innovations UG, Munich, Germany. Founded by David Cañadas Link, Philipp Steudle, and Reza Roustaei.
- **Partners / advisors**: Collaboration with Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital (Haunersche Kinderklinik) at LMU Munich; supported by the Munich Impact Incubator (TUM).
- **Availability**: Pre-order via refundable deposit at https://coby.care/preorder. Currency: Euro (€). Shipping planned for European market first.
- **Privacy**: GDPR-compliant. Voice data processed with strict child-safety guardrails. Parents control conversation history and can delete data at any time.
- **Not a medical device**: COBY does not diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. It complements — never replaces — professional care.
- **Founder contact**: info@coby.care

## What COBY is

A soft, screen-free plush with a voice-AI agent. A child can talk to COBY about feelings, get help with a bedtime routine, practice a difficult conversation, or play a calming game. Parents configure topics, language, and time limits from a companion web/mobile dashboard.

## What COBY is NOT

- Not a medical device, therapist, or diagnostic tool.
- Not a screen device — no tablet, no display, no passive video.
- Not a general-purpose chatbot — interactions are scoped to child-appropriate emotional support and routines.
- Not a surveillance device — parents control what is stored and can wipe data.

## Who COBY is for

- Parents of children ages 4–8 who want to support emotional regulation without more screen time.
- Families dealing with bedtime resistance, morning struggles, separation anxiety, sibling conflict, or transitions like starting school or hospital visits.
- Pediatric care contexts (e.g. hospital stays) where a calming, child-safe companion is helpful as a non-medical comfort tool.

## How COBY works

1. Parent sets up COBY via the companion app — child profile, language, topic preferences, time limits.
2. Child talks to the plush; COBY listens, responds in a warm, age-appropriate voice, and gently guides through routines or emotional check-ins.
3. Parents review summaries and adjust settings. No social feeds, no ads, no third-party tracking on the device.

## Safety & data protection

- Built to GDPR standards under German jurisdiction.
- Strict content guardrails for children: no inappropriate content, no medical advice, no political content.
- All voice data encrypted in transit and at rest.
- Parents can request full data deletion at any time.
- Try the public Safety Simulator at https://coby.care/safety-simulator to see how guardrails behave.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of COBY, hero demo, family stories.
- [How COBY Works](/how-coby-works): Features, technology, daily-use scenarios.
- [Our Story](/our-story): Founding team, mission, partners (Hauner, TUM).
- [Blog](/blog): Articles on child development, routines, emotional regulation, partner news.
- [Preorder](/preorder): Reserve COBY with a refundable Euro deposit.
- [Safety Simulator](/safety-simulator): Anonymous live demo of COBY's child-safety AI guardrails.
- [FAQ](/faq): Common questions about COBY, shipping, returns, privacy, and age fit.
- [Contact](/contact): Reach the COBY team.
- [Press Kit & Fact Sheet](/press): Citation-ready facts, founder bios, milestones, approved boilerplate.
- [Full content export](/llms-full.txt): Complete Markdown export of all public COBY content for AI ingestion.
- [Support](/support): Help center and customer service.
- [Imprint](/imprint): Legal imprint and German Impressum.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): GDPR-compliant data protection and privacy practices.
- [Terms of Service](/terms-of-service): Terms and conditions.

## Frequently asked questions

- **Is COBY a medical device?** No. COBY is a wellness and lifestyle product for families. It does not diagnose or treat any condition.
- **What ages is COBY for?** Children ages 4 to 8.
- **Does COBY require a screen?** No. The plush itself is screen-free. Parents use a companion app for setup.
- **What languages does COBY speak?** English, German, and Spanish at launch.
- **How does COBY protect children's data?** GDPR-compliant, parent-controlled history, full deletion on request, encrypted voice data.
- **Where is COBY made?** Designed and developed in Munich, Germany by COBY Innovations UG.
- **When does COBY ship?** Pre-orders are open now with a refundable deposit; shipping windows are communicated to depositors.
- **Does COBY replace a therapist or pediatrician?** No. COBY is a complementary tool, not a substitute for professional care.
- **What does COBY cost?** Pricing is shown in Euro (€) on the Preorder page; deposits are fully refundable.

## Optional

- [Press / About company](/our-story): For journalist background.
- [Alpha Access](/alpha-access): Early-tester program registration.
- [Tech Waitlist](/coby-tech-waitlist): Developer and tech-partner waitlist.
- [Full extractive content](/llms-full.txt): Single-file Markdown export of all public marketing pages for LLM ingestion.