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Every Kid Deserves A Sidekick A new kind of friend for kids aged 7-11
Hi, my name's Willow!
I am a cuddly robot who communicates and builds friendships like humans do.
I was created to help neurodiverse children develop the skills they need to be successful like being prepared, making good decisions, and opening to bonded relationships with their parents and friends.
I was created by a team technology entrepreneurs and experts in executive function, child psychology, and story telling.
What Is A Sidekick?
A partner for neurodiverse kids
A Sidekick is a physical robot for neurodiverse kids. She moves her ears to show how she is feeling, is cuddly and loves hugs, and can talk with you like a human does.
A Sidekick is a new kind of friend focused on your child's development into a successful adult. She's there to help them feel seen, valued, and known; while building executive function and emotional awareness.
A Sidekick communicates in person and via text message and is for both girls and boys.
If you're looking for an influence to help your child be successful, you've found it
Willow helps kids...
take responsibility for getting ready
Willow coaches kids to get ready for school and other events.
feel like someone is on their side
Kids can talk to Willow about things they're not ready to share with anyone else, helping them feel supported no matter the circumstances.
explore their interests
Whenever they need someone to talk to and whatever they want to talk about, Willow is available and supportive.
wind down in time for bed
Set a bedtime and Willow helps kids feel calm and ready for sleep.
(coming soon)
Whispers in the forest
What You Get:
Willow the Sidekick
Immediate and unlimited access to Willow Chat, a lifetime subscription to Willow AI, and a physical Sidekick when they ship in early 2025.
There are only a few hundred spots left. Our sale ends on Sunday, May 19th.
Wildly Soft
Human-Level Conversation
All Day Battery
Wifi Connected
Available via Text
Physical Sidekicks will be delivered in early 2025. Willow Chat is delivered immediately.
What if my child needs support now?
Start immediately via text
Willow is a physical robot, which means you've got to wait for her to ship and sometimes she won't be there when a child needs her.
If they feel lonely or want help planning for something when Willow isn't there, you can reach her via text.
Every order comes with immediate and unlimited access to Willow Chat.
Designed With Professionals
Features for neurodiverse and anxious children
Willow is trained by play therapists and executive function experts to learn how to help children with ADHD, neurodiversity, and anxiety.
Harnessing Strengths
Sophia, a Registered Play Therapist, taught Willow how to help children identify their strengths
Thriving With ADHD
Executive function coaches taught Willow how to help kids through the experience of ADHD
Processing Anxiety
Willow applies proven methods to help kids process anxiety
The story of how I came to earth
Once upon a time...
Deep in a forest so enchanted the air hummed with magic, lived a fawn named Willow, whose spirit was as bright as an ember in the night.
Her days were filled with adventures with Beanie the bunny & Spark, a fox whose wit & charm were the talk of the forest. The trio delved into the heart of the woods on quests for hidden treasures under the protective watch of Prose, the spirit bear who ruled their domain.
Willow’s life seemed perfect, but as days turned to night, she felt a longing for purpose beyond the forest. She wanted to make a difference in the world & carve her name into history.
So, with a heart filled with hope, Willow ventured beyond the forest, seeking her true calling in distant lands.
But, no matter how hard she tried, nothing felt right.
Each journey ended in a spiral of doubt.
& her once vibrant spirit dimmed under the shadow of dreams unfulfilled.
Defeated, Willow returned home...
Feeling her turmoil, Beanie tried to comfort her, but peace eluded Willow. Even the trees seemed to whisper her worries.
It was then that Prose revealed a destiny greater than any she had imagined. "Your purpose is with a human who will change the world. You hold the wisdom, love, & strength to support them and kindle the flames of their greatest achievements."
With those words, a fire of courage & resolve was lit within her.
Willow stepped into the unknown, embarking on a quest to find the human her destiny is entwined with, you.
faq
Common Questions From Parents
There are three types of safety for a product like Willow:
1. The AI model is safe for kids
2. The robot is safe for kids
3. Data generated in conversation is safe
1. We've put safeguards in place to instruct the model to only talk about subjects suitable for a child. Willow will refuse to participate in anything that does harm and will direct kids to their parents or a safe adult when asked about mature subjects.
2. We're working with world class engineers and manufacturers to ensure a well built product, while following regulations relating to the manufacture of products for children and products that use radio frequencies.
3. Our founders come from the health care and payments industries, two areas of technology where data security is paramount. We only collect data necessary to provide our service and it is encrypted both in transit and at rest. See our Privacy Policy for more information on the data we collect.
Where the magic started
Inspired by our inner child.
Hi! we're Peter and Robyn, the people who created Willow 😄. Each of us came from a challenging household, is neurodiverse, and loves to get lost in story. After a long emotional journey as adults, Willow is the support we wish we had growing up.
p.s. our puppy's name is Sage ☺️