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AI-powered social robot companion for learning and conversation
AKA (also operating as AKAStudy Limited) develops Musio, an AI-powered social robot designed as a conversational companion and educational tool. Musio uses natural language processing and AKA's proprietary Muse AI engine to engage in dialogue, assist with English language learning, and provide interactive companionship. The company operates with R&D in Korea, headquarters in the US, and sales presence in Japan. Musio integrates with third-party AI assistants and has been deployed in educational settings through partnerships with SoftBank.
Active products
1
Top-rated product
Musio S
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/100
Company facts
- HQ
- San Francisco, US
- Website
- themusio.com
Trusted by
- SoftBank C&Sprnewswire.com ↗
- Kyoto City schoolsnewswire.com ↗
- Toda City schoolsnewswire.com ↗
- Kashiwazaki City schoolsnewswire.com ↗
- SoftBank C&Sdeployed 2017techcrunch.com ↗
Awards & recognition
- Japan's bestselling personal robot2017newswire.com ↗
- Only verified robot working with Ministry of Education in Japan & South Koreakoreatechdesk.com ↗
Milestones
Musio integrated into national textbook space in Japan
Musio made retail debut in Japan through SoftBank and Amazon Japan.
Musio deployed for English classes in Kyoto, Toda, and Kashiwazaki City schools.
Musio launched on Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign with $50,000 goal
Launched $50,000 crowdfunding campaign for Musio after securing $5M in VC funding.
Press coverage
- Say Hello to Musio, a Ridiculously Cute AI Robot That's Keen to Chat
Entrepreneur
- Musio: Your AI friend in back-and-forth exchange
Tech Xplore · Jun 2015
- Robot tutor Musio makes its retail debut in Japan
TechCrunch · Apr 2017
- Musio: The Talking Robot Who Wants to Outsmart Every Toy
Time
- AI Learning Robot "Musio" Makes Its Way Into Japan's Private and Public Schools
Newswire
- AKA LLC and SoftBank C&S Brings AI Social Robot 'Musio' to Initiate Educational Innovation in Japan
PR Newswire